Frost dates for 75645 — Gilmer, TX
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season250 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Gilmer compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gilmer falls between February 18 and March 30, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 250-day growing season is longer than 58% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 39 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Longview, TX, 13 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 11 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 18 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
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 Gilmer, TX
Frost dates for 75645 — Gilmer, TX — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 15, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gilmer, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Diana 2 W, TX weather station, 13 km away (elevation 285 ft (87 m)).
ZIP codes in Gilmer: 75644 75645
Frost dates near Gilmer
- White Oak Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Judson Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Gladewater Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Longview Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Ore City Mar 10 · Nov 15
- Diana Mar 10 · Nov 15
- Big Sandy Mar 26 · Nov 8
- Kilgore Mar 8 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gilmer, TX?
The median last spring frost in Gilmer, TX is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gilmer, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Gilmer, TX?
About 250 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gilmer, TX?
Gilmer, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.