Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Camp Wood, TX

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring

As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.

While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.

Key dates for your spring planting:

  • By April 20, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around April 5, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before March 26, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them

If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.

In the Spring
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Last 16° Feb 9 Jan 30 Jan 22 Jan 15 Jan 8 Dec 31 Dec 20 -- --
Last 20° Mar 5 Feb 22 Feb 14 Feb 8 Feb 1 Jan 25 Jan 17 Jan 7 --
Last 24° Mar 18 Mar 6 Feb 26 Feb 19 Feb 13 Feb 6 Jan 30 Jan 22 Jan 11
Last 28° Mar 31 Mar 23 Mar 16 Mar 11 Mar 6 Mar 1 Feb 24 Feb 18 Feb 9
Last 32° Apr 13 Apr 5 Mar 31 Mar 26 Mar 22 Mar 17 Mar 13 Mar 7 Feb 28
Last 36° Apr 20 Apr 15 Apr 11 Apr 8 Apr 5 Apr 2 Mar 30 Mar 26 Mar 21

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Camp Wood, TX, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.

The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:

1
Early warning: Around October 31, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By November 11, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By November 22, there's an 80% chance of seeing 32°F — most tender plants will be damaged without protection
4
Another perspective: You have only a 1 in 5 chance of making it past November 22 without a freezing night

These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.

In the Fall
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
First 16° Dec 10 Dec 20 Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 19 Feb 1 -- --
First 20° Nov 26 Dec 5 Dec 11 Dec 17 Dec 22 Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 14 --
First 24° Nov 15 Nov 23 Nov 29 Dec 4 Dec 9 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 25 Jan 2
First 28° Oct 30 Nov 7 Nov 12 Nov 17 Nov 22 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 6 Dec 14
First 32° Oct 25 Oct 31 Nov 4 Nov 8 Nov 11 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 27
First 36° Oct 18 Oct 23 Oct 27 Oct 30 Nov 3 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 13 Nov 19

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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.