Frost dates for 76155 — Fort Worth, TX
Last spring frostMar 9median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season256 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 19 and April 2, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 256-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 37 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dallas, TX, 25 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 16 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 19 |
| 50% (median) | March 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 76155 — Fort Worth, TX — last frost Mar 9, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 13
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 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 16 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| 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 Arlington Six Flags, TX weather station, 8 km away (elevation 535 ft (163 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
- Euless Mar 8 · Nov 24
- Bedford Mar 9 · Nov 20
- Irving Mar 2 · Nov 29
- Colleyville Mar 14 · Nov 17
- Hurst Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Grapevine Mar 14 · Nov 17
- Grand Prairie Mar 20 · Nov 13
- Arlington 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 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, 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 October 31.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth, TX?
About 256 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.