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Frost Dates for Nash, TX

Last spring frost
Mar 15
First fall frost
Nov 17
Growing season
249 days
Hardiness zone
8b

In an average year around Nash, TX, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 15 and the first fall frost is about Nov 17, giving roughly a 249-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.

Last spring frost - Nash, TX
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Apr 16 Mar 30 Mar 8
Freeze (32°F) Apr 4 Mar 15 Feb 24
Hard (28°F) Mar 21 Mar 1 Feb 3
Severe (24°F) Mar 8 Feb 10 Jan 14
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Apr 16 Apr 10 Apr 6 Apr 2 Mar 30 Mar 25 Mar 21 Mar 16 Mar 8
32°F Apr 4 Mar 28 Mar 24 Mar 19 Mar 15 Mar 11 Mar 7 Mar 2 Feb 24
28°F Mar 21 Mar 14 Mar 9 Mar 5 Mar 1 Feb 26 Feb 20 Feb 13 Feb 3
24°F Mar 8 Mar 1 Feb 23 Feb 15 Feb 10 Feb 4 Jan 31 Jan 23 Jan 14
20°F Feb 25 Feb 10 Feb 4 Jan 31 Jan 26 Jan 21 Jan 15 Jan 8 Dec 31
16°F Feb 9 Feb 2 Jan 27 Jan 23 Jan 19 Jan 14 Jan 9 Jan 5 Dec 30

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.

First fall frost - Nash, TX
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Oct 24 Nov 6 Nov 23
Freeze (32°F) Nov 1 Nov 17 Dec 4
Hard (28°F) Nov 10 Dec 1 Dec 23
Severe (24°F) Nov 23 Dec 19 Jan 14
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Oct 24 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 13 Nov 17 Nov 23
32°F Nov 1 Nov 5 Nov 9 Nov 13 Nov 17 Nov 21 Nov 25 Dec 1 Dec 4
28°F Nov 10 Nov 16 Nov 21 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 8 Dec 14 Dec 23
24°F Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 25 Dec 31 Jan 5 Jan 14
20°F Dec 8 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 13 Jan 20 Feb 2
16°F Dec 20 Dec 31 Jan 3 Jan 6 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 20 Jan 25 Feb 5

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

These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Texarkana, Tx, about 2.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 390 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.

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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 Nash, TX?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Nash, TX is about Mar 15. 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 Nash, TX typically arrives about Nov 17. 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 15 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 249 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