Last spring frost
Mar 14
Frost Dates for Cedar Creek, TX
First fall frost
Nov 19
Growing season
250 days
Hardiness zone
9a
In an average year around Cedar Creek, TX, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 14 and the first fall frost is about Nov 19, giving roughly a 250-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 22 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 13 | Mar 26 | Mar 6 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 | Mar 14 | Feb 22 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 22 | Mar 2 | Jan 29 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 14 | Feb 10 | Jan 7 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 13 | Apr 6 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 3 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 22 |
| 28°F | Mar 22 | Mar 16 | Mar 11 | Mar 6 | Mar 2 | Feb 27 | Feb 19 | Feb 9 | Jan 29 |
| 24°F | Mar 14 | Mar 6 | Mar 1 | Feb 21 | Feb 10 | Feb 1 | Jan 26 | Jan 19 | Jan 7 |
| 20°F | Mar 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 10 | Jan 30 | Jan 22 | Jan 15 | Jan 9 | Jan 2 | Dec 22 |
| 16°F | Mar 1 | Feb 9 | Jan 24 | Jan 20 | Jan 13 | Jan 8 | Jan 5 | Jan 1 | Dec 19 |
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 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 27 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 31 | Nov 19 | Dec 8 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 10 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 22 | Dec 21 | Jan 20 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 23 | Oct 28 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 | Nov 19 | Nov 27 |
| 32°F | Oct 31 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | Nov 23 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 8 |
| 28°F | Nov 10 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 10 | Dec 19 | Dec 31 |
| 24°F | Nov 22 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 11 | Dec 21 | Dec 29 | Jan 3 | Jan 10 | Jan 20 |
| 20°F | Dec 4 | Dec 15 | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 9 | Jan 17 | Jan 30 | Feb 21 |
| 16°F | Dec 16 | Dec 29 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 7 | Jan 15 | Jan 20 | Feb 3 | Feb 28 |
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: Cedar Creek 5 S, Tx, about 5.5 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 436 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 Cedar Creek, TX?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Cedar Creek, TX is about Mar 14. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 22.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Cedar Creek, TX typically arrives about Nov 19. 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 22 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 250 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