Last spring frost
Mar 7
Frost Dates for Alba, TX
First fall frost
Nov 23
Growing season
260 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Alba, TX, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 7 and the first fall frost is about Nov 23, giving roughly a 260-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 15 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Apr 11 | Mar 22 | Mar 1 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 | Mar 7 | Feb 15 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 13 | Feb 22 | Jan 28 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 3 | Feb 5 | Jan 7 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 11 | Apr 4 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 8 | Mar 1 |
| 32°F | Mar 28 | Mar 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 23 | Feb 15 |
| 28°F | Mar 13 | Mar 7 | Mar 2 | Feb 27 | Feb 22 | Feb 18 | Feb 11 | Feb 4 | Jan 28 |
| 24°F | Mar 3 | Feb 25 | Feb 18 | Feb 11 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 20 | Jan 7 |
| 20°F | Feb 21 | Feb 11 | Feb 3 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 21 | Jan 13 | Jan 4 | Dec 24 |
| 16°F | Feb 14 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 21 | Jan 13 | Jan 7 | Jan 1 | Dec 23 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 26 | Nov 10 | Nov 30 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 3 | Nov 23 | Dec 11 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 13 | Dec 6 | Jan 2 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 27 | Dec 23 | Jan 22 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 23 | Nov 30 |
| 32°F | Nov 3 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 23 | Nov 28 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 11 |
| 28°F | Nov 13 | Nov 20 | Nov 27 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 10 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | Jan 2 |
| 24°F | Nov 27 | Dec 4 | Dec 10 | Dec 17 | Dec 23 | Dec 29 | Jan 3 | Jan 9 | Jan 22 |
| 20°F | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | Jan 3 | Jan 8 | Jan 15 | Jan 27 | Feb 5 |
| 16°F | Dec 17 | Dec 27 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 | Jan 24 | Jan 31 | Feb 9 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Alba, TX?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Alba, TX is about Mar 7. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 15.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Alba, TX typically arrives about Nov 23. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Mar 7 on average, or Feb 15 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 260 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026