Frost dates for 79765 — Odessa, TX
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season237 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Odessa compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Odessa falls between March 1 and April 8, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 237-day growing season is longer than 36% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 10 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 49 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Midland, TX, 31 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 9 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 26 |
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 Odessa, TX
Frost dates for 79765 — Odessa, TX — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 11, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Odessa, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Odessa Schlemeyer Fld, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 3,002 ft (915 m)).
ZIP codes in Odessa: 79760 79761 79762 79763 79764 79765 79766 79768 79769
Frost dates near Odessa
- Gardendale Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Goldsmith Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Penwell Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Midland Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Notrees Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Andrews Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Stanton Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Crane Mar 16 · Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Odessa, TX?
The median last spring frost in Odessa, TX is March 19. 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 Odessa, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Odessa, TX?
About 237 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Odessa, TX?
Odessa, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.