Last spring frost
Mar 14
Frost Dates for Paris, TX
First fall frost
Nov 16
Growing season
247 days
Hardiness zone
8a
In an average year around Paris, TX, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 14 and the first fall frost is about Nov 16, giving roughly a 247-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 24 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 16 | Mar 28 | Mar 6 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 | Mar 14 | Feb 24 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 21 | Mar 1 | Feb 9 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 12 | Feb 17 | Jan 21 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Apr 9 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 14 | Mar 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 28 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 | Mar 2 | Feb 24 |
| 28°F | Mar 21 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 27 | Feb 23 | Feb 18 | Feb 9 |
| 24°F | Mar 12 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 23 | Feb 17 | Feb 11 | Feb 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 21 |
| 20°F | Mar 1 | Feb 21 | Feb 12 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 19 | Jan 11 | Dec 30 |
| 16°F | Feb 18 | Feb 7 | Jan 31 | Jan 25 | Jan 20 | Jan 14 | Jan 6 | Dec 31 | Dec 20 |
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 22 | Nov 6 | Nov 23 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 6 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 10 | Dec 1 | Dec 21 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 20 | Dec 16 | Jan 12 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 22 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 17 | Nov 23 |
| 32°F | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 |
| 28°F | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 21 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 8 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 |
| 24°F | Nov 20 | Nov 30 | Dec 5 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 | Dec 23 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | Jan 12 |
| 20°F | Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 12 | Jan 20 | Feb 3 |
| 16°F | Dec 12 | Dec 19 | Dec 27 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 12 | Jan 18 | Jan 28 | Feb 7 |
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
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Paris, Tx, about 2.8 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 542 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
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 Paris, TX?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Paris, TX is about Mar 14. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 24.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Paris, TX typically arrives about Nov 16. 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 14 on average, or Feb 24 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 247 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