Frost dates for 75603 — Longview, TX
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season254 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Longview compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Longview falls between February 19 and March 31, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 254-day growing season is longer than 63% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 35 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tyler, TX, 55 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 19 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Longview, TX
Frost dates for 75603 — Longview, TX — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Longview, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX weather station, 5 km away (elevation 364 ft (111 m)).
ZIP codes in Longview: 75601 75602 75603 75604 75605 75606 75607 75608 75615
Frost dates near Longview
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- Tatum Mar 11 · Nov 17
- Kilgore Mar 8 · Nov 17
- Judson Mar 7 · Nov 23
- White Oak Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Hallsville Mar 15 · Nov 15
- Laird Hill Mar 8 · Nov 17
- Gladewater Mar 7 · Nov 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Longview, TX?
The median last spring frost in Longview, TX is March 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Longview, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Longview, TX?
About 254 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Longview, TX?
Longview, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.