Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Wink, 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 25, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around April 13, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before April 5, 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 28 Feb 18 Feb 10 Feb 4 Jan 29 Jan 22 Jan 16 Jan 8 Dec 26
Last 20° Mar 17 Mar 7 Feb 28 Feb 22 Feb 16 Feb 11 Feb 4 Jan 28 Jan 18
Last 24° Apr 1 Mar 24 Mar 18 Mar 13 Mar 8 Mar 3 Feb 26 Feb 20 Feb 12
Last 28° Apr 4 Mar 29 Mar 24 Mar 20 Mar 17 Mar 13 Mar 9 Mar 4 Feb 26
Last 32° Apr 17 Apr 12 Apr 8 Apr 5 Apr 2 Mar 30 Mar 27 Mar 23 Mar 18
Last 36° Apr 25 Apr 21 Apr 18 Apr 16 Apr 13 Apr 11 Apr 8 Apr 5 Apr 1

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Wink, 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 24, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By November 4, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By November 15, 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 15 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 14 Nov 26 Dec 5 Dec 12 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 5 Jan 15 Feb 4
First 20° Nov 12 Nov 20 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 15 Dec 21 Dec 29
First 24° Nov 4 Nov 10 Nov 15 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 25 Nov 29 Dec 4 Dec 10
First 28° Oct 25 Oct 31 Nov 4 Nov 8 Nov 11 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 28
First 32° Oct 18 Oct 24 Oct 28 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 11 Nov 15 Nov 21
First 36° Oct 9 Oct 14 Oct 19 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 5 Nov 11

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