Frost dates for 79928 — El Paso, TX
How El Paso compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in El Paso falls between February 27 and April 10, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 9 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 232-day growing season is longer than 27% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 27 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 28 |
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 El Paso, TX
Frost dates for 79928 — El Paso, TX — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
When to plant vegetables in El Paso, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| 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 El Paso 32 Ene, TX weather station, 26 km away (elevation 5,240 ft (1,597 m)).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in El Paso, TX?
The median last spring frost in El Paso, TX is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in El Paso, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in El Paso, TX?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is El Paso, TX?
El Paso, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.