Frost dates for 79932 — El Paso, TX
How El Paso compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in El Paso falls between March 3 and April 9, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 23.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 29% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 65 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 3 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 79932 — El Paso, TX — last frost Mar 23, 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 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| 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 Santa Teresa Ap, NM weather station, 10 km away (elevation 4,108 ft (1,252 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 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, 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 29.
How long is the growing season in El Paso, TX?
About 233 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.