Frost dates for 78418 — Corpus Christi, TX
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Corpus Christi compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Corpus Christi fall between January 8 and January 14. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 18, or the last frost as late as February 20.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 23 |
| 50% (median) | January 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 18 |
| 50% (median) | January 8 |
| 90% (late) | February 9 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Corpus Christi, TX only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Corpus Christi Nas, TX weather station, 6 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in Corpus Christi: 78401 78402 78403 78404 78405 78406 78407 78408 78409 78410 78411 78412 78413 78414 78415 78416 78417 78418 78419 78426 78427 78460 78463 78465 78466 78467 78468 78469 78472 78480
Frost dates near Corpus Christi
- Chapman Ranch Jan 29 · Dec 24
- Port Aransas Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Ingleside Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Portland Jan 31 · Dec 22
- Gregory Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Aransas Pass Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Taft Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Robstown Jan 26 · Dec 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median last spring frost in Corpus Christi, TX is January 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median first fall frost is January 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 18.
How long is the growing season in Corpus Christi, TX?
About 359 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Corpus Christi, TX?
Corpus Christi, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.