Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Snyder, 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 26, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around April 11, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before April 1, 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° Mar 2 Feb 20 Feb 12 Feb 6 Jan 31 Jan 25 Jan 18 Jan 9 Dec 23
Last 20° Mar 16 Mar 7 Mar 1 Feb 24 Feb 18 Feb 13 Feb 8 Feb 1 Jan 23
Last 24° Mar 31 Mar 21 Mar 14 Mar 8 Mar 3 Feb 25 Feb 19 Feb 12 Feb 3
Last 28° Apr 11 Apr 3 Mar 28 Mar 24 Mar 19 Mar 15 Mar 10 Mar 4 Feb 24
Last 32° Apr 14 Apr 10 Apr 7 Apr 4 Apr 1 Mar 30 Mar 27 Mar 24 Mar 19
Last 36° Apr 26 Apr 21 Apr 17 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 8 Apr 5 Apr 1 Mar 27

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Snyder, 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 29, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By November 7, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By November 17, 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 17 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° Nov 24 Dec 4 Dec 12 Dec 18 Dec 25 Dec 31 Jan 8 Jan 18 --
First 20° Nov 13 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 11 Dec 16 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 7
First 24° Nov 9 Nov 15 Nov 19 Nov 23 Nov 27 Nov 30 Dec 4 Dec 9 Dec 15
First 28° Nov 2 Nov 7 Nov 11 Nov 14 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 26 Dec 1
First 32° Oct 23 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 10 Nov 13 Nov 17 Nov 22
First 36° Oct 7 Oct 13 Oct 18 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 29 Nov 2 Nov 6 Nov 13

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