Frost dates for 77402 — Bellaire, TX
Last spring frostFeb 13median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season299 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Bellaire compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bellaire falls between January 12 and March 12, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 17 and January 11.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 299-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 7 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 10 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Houston, TX, 4 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 12 |
| 50% (median) | February 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 17 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 90% (late) | January 11 |
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 Bellaire, TX
Frost dates for 77402 — Bellaire, TX — last frost Feb 13, first frost Dec 9, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 21 to Dec 5Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 20
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bellaire, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 16 – Feb 20 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Basil | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 9 – Feb 20 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 25 – Dec 30 |
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 Houston Intercont Ap, TX weather station, 18 km away (elevation 95 ft (29 m)).
ZIP codes in Bellaire: 77401 77402
Frost dates near Bellaire
- North Houston Feb 13 · Dec 9
- Houston Feb 2 · Dec 25
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- Galena Park Feb 2 · Dec 25
- Barker Feb 2 · Dec 11
- Humble Feb 13 · Dec 9
- Cypress Feb 19 · Dec 3
- Stafford Feb 2 · Dec 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bellaire, TX?
The median last spring frost in Bellaire, TX is February 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bellaire, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 17.
How long is the growing season in Bellaire, TX?
About 299 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bellaire, TX?
Bellaire, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.