Last spring frost
Mar 21
Frost Dates for Milford, TX
First fall frost
Nov 10
Growing season
235 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Milford, TX, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 21 and the first fall frost is about Nov 10, giving roughly a 235-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 2 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 19 | Apr 2 | Mar 14 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 | Mar 21 | Mar 2 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 29 | Mar 9 | Feb 17 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 17 | Feb 26 | Jan 29 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 19 | Apr 13 | Apr 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 14 |
| 32°F | Apr 8 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 12 | Mar 8 | Mar 2 |
| 28°F | Mar 29 | Mar 22 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 17 |
| 24°F | Mar 17 | Mar 11 | Mar 6 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 21 | Feb 13 | Feb 7 | Jan 29 |
| 20°F | Mar 8 | Mar 1 | Feb 22 | Feb 13 | Feb 7 | Feb 2 | Jan 28 | Jan 18 | Jan 5 |
| 16°F | Feb 26 | Feb 11 | Feb 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 23 | Jan 16 | Jan 8 | Jan 2 | Dec 25 |
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 21 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 28 | Nov 10 | Nov 29 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 2 | Nov 22 | Dec 14 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 13 | Dec 4 | Jan 5 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 21 | Oct 25 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 17 |
| 32°F | Oct 28 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 10 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 29 |
| 28°F | Nov 2 | Nov 8 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 14 |
| 24°F | Nov 13 | Nov 21 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 9 | Dec 15 | Dec 24 | Jan 5 |
| 20°F | Nov 26 | Dec 2 | Dec 8 | Dec 15 | Dec 23 | Dec 29 | Jan 4 | Jan 12 | Feb 1 |
| 16°F | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | Jan 4 | Jan 8 | Jan 13 | 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
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Hillsboro, Tx, about 8.3 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 550 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 Milford, TX?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Milford, TX is about Mar 21. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 2.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Milford, TX typically arrives about Nov 10. 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 21 on average, or Mar 2 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 235 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