Frost dates for 76111 — Fort Worth, TX
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season255 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 21 and March 31, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 8.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 255-day growing season is longer than 65% 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 32 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dallas, TX, 48 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 8 |
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 76111 — Fort Worth, TX — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 20, 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 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
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 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
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 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
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 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 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| 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 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| 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 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 Wsfo, TX weather station, 6 km away (elevation 643 ft (196 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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- Arlington Mar 9 · Nov 21
- Bedford Mar 9 · Nov 20
- Keller Mar 12 · Nov 17
- Kennedale Mar 9 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Worth, TX?
The median last spring frost in Fort Worth, TX is March 10. 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 Fort Worth, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth, TX?
About 255 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.