Frost dates for 77708 — Beaumont, TX
Last spring frostFeb 14median date
First fall frostDec 4median date
Growing season293 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Beaumont compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beaumont falls between January 17 and March 11, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 7.
- The median last frost is 29 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 293-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 17 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 9 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Pasadena, TX, 110 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 17 |
| 50% (median) | February 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 4 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
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 Beaumont, TX
Frost dates for 77708 — Beaumont, TX — last frost Feb 14, first frost Dec 4, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 22 to Dec 6Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Plant for fall: Nov 20 to Dec 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Beaumont, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Jan 17 – Feb 21 | Oct 9 – Nov 6 |
| Kale | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Broccoli | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cabbage | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Okra | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Basil | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 3 – Jan 24 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 3 – Jan 24 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 10 – Feb 21 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 21 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 21 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 20 – Dec 25 |
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 Beaumont City, TX weather station, 8 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in Beaumont: 77701 77702 77703 77704 77705 77706 77707 77708 77710 77713 77720 77725 77726
Frost dates near Beaumont
- Vidor Feb 14 · Dec 4
- Lumberton Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Sour Lake Feb 18 · Dec 2
- Silsbee Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Evadale Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Nederland Feb 14 · Dec 7
- China Feb 18 · Dec 2
- Port Neches Feb 14 · Dec 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beaumont, TX?
The median last spring frost in Beaumont, TX is February 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beaumont, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Beaumont, TX?
About 293 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beaumont, TX?
Beaumont, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.