Frost dates for 76108 — Fort Worth, TX
Last spring frostMar 3median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season269 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Fort Worth compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fort Worth falls between February 12 and March 22, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 17.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 269-day growing season is longer than 80% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 26 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dallas, TX, 66 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | December 17 |
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 Fort Worth, TX
Frost dates for 76108 — Fort Worth, TX — last frost Mar 3, first frost Nov 27, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fort Worth, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 3 – Mar 10 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Basil | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Ft Worth Nas, TX weather station, 5 km away (elevation 607 ft (185 m)).
ZIP codes in Fort Worth: 76101 76102 76103 76104 76105 76106 76107 76108 76109 76110 76111 76112 76113 76114 76115 76116 76118 76119 76120 76121 76122 76123 76124 76126 76129 76130 76131 76132 76133 76134 76135 76136 76137 76140 76147 76148 76150 76155 76161 76162 76163 76164 76166 76177 76179 76181 76185 76190 76191 76192 76193 76195 76196 76197 76198 76199
Frost dates near Fort Worth
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- Newark Mar 12 · Nov 17
- Crowley Mar 21 · Nov 14
- Weatherford Mar 25 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Worth, TX?
The median last spring frost in Fort Worth, TX is March 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fort Worth, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth, TX?
About 269 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fort Worth, TX?
Fort Worth, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.