Frost Dates for Alto, TX

Based on data from Rusk weather station, 12 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 7
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 25
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 16
First Fall Frost November 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 23
First Fall Hard Freeze December 7
31.65°N, -95.07°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

263 Days March 7 to November 25

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
47°
High: 56°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Jan
50°
High: 60°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 41°F
Feb
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Mar
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Apr
72°
High: 81°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 63°F
May
79°
High: 87°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Jun
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
Jul
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 72°F
Aug
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
67°
High: 76°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Oct
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
Nov
49°
High: 58°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 40°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.1"
7.3"
7.28"
Jan
6.1"
6.07"
Feb
8.3"
8.25"
Mar
8.0"
8.02"
Apr
9.0"
8.97"
May
8.6"
8.62"
Jun
7.2"
7.24"
Jul
7.3"
7.32"
Aug
7.5"
7.52"
Sep
10.1"
10.05"
Oct
7.1"
7.10"
Nov
6.5"
6.53"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Feb: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 53m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
May: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 37m
Jun: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Jul: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
Aug: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Nov: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Dec: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Daylight Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m

Nearby Stations

Jacksonville, TX March 22 - November 14 Palestine 2 Ne, TX March 23 - November 9 Lufkin 11 Nw, TX March 19 - November 10 Nacogdoches, TX March 13 - November 17 Henderson, TX March 15 - November 16 Palestine 6 Wnw, TX March 12 - November 19

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