Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Center, 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 18, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around April 3, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 24, 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.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16° | Feb 8 | Jan 28 | Jan 19 | Jan 9 | Dec 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Feb 27 | Feb 16 | Feb 7 | Jan 31 | Jan 24 | Jan 16 | Jan 6 | Dec 19 | -- |
| Last 24° | Mar 12 | Mar 1 | Feb 20 | Feb 13 | Feb 7 | Jan 31 | Jan 24 | Jan 15 | Jan 4 |
| Last 28° | Mar 26 | Mar 18 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 21 | Feb 15 | Feb 7 |
| Last 32° | Apr 7 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 2 |
| Last 36° | Apr 18 | Apr 13 | Apr 9 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 24 | Mar 18 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Center, 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:
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.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 16° | Dec 10 | Dec 21 | Dec 30 | Jan 9 | Jan 22 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Nov 27 | Dec 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | Jan 14 | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Nov 14 | Nov 23 | Nov 29 | Dec 4 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 20 | Dec 26 | Jan 3 |
| First 28° | Nov 3 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 8 | Dec 15 |
| First 32° | Oct 22 | Oct 29 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 |
| First 36° | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 10 | Nov 16 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
- Carthage, TX 29.1 mi
- Mansfield, LA 38.4 mi
- Sam Rayburn Dam, TX 49.3 mi
- Henderson, TX 50.7 mi
- Many, LA 50.8 mi
- Shreveport, LA 53.3 mi
- Lufkin Angelina Co, TX 53.7 mi
- Marshall, TX 54.5 mi
- Longview, TX 60.8 mi
- Rusk, TX 66.0 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.