Frost dates for 79707 — Midland, TX
Last spring frostMar 18median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season241 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Midland compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Midland falls between February 28 and April 8, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and November 30.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 241-day growing season is longer than 43% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | November 30 |
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 Midland, TX
Frost dates for 79707 — Midland, TX — last frost Mar 18, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Midland, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 18 – Mar 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Basil | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Midland Odessa, TX weather station, 9 km away (elevation 2,867 ft (874 m)).
ZIP codes in Midland: 79701 79702 79703 79704 79705 79706 79707 79708 79710 79711 79712
Frost dates near Midland
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- Goldsmith Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Andrews Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Penwell Mar 14 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Midland, TX?
The median last spring frost in Midland, TX is March 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Midland, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Midland, TX?
About 241 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Midland, TX?
Midland, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.