Frost Dates for Amistad Dam, TX
Elevation: 353 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
February 14
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
December 6
30% Probability
Only 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
February 26
First Fall Frost
November 28
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
January 26
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 22
Growing Season
296 Days
February 14 to December 6
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
30°
50°
70°
90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 51° | 40° |
| February | 68° | 56° | 43° |
| March | 76° | 63° | 51° |
| April | 83° | 70° | 58° |
| May | 89° | 78° | 66° |
| June | 95° | 83° | 72° |
| July | 97° | 85° | 74° |
| August | 97° | 86° | 74° |
| September | 90° | 80° | 69° |
| October | 82° | 71° | 60° |
| November | 71° | 60° | 49° |
| December | 63° | 52° | 41° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
4.8"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.9 |
| February | 1.3 |
| March | 2.5 |
| April | 2.3 |
| May | 3.0 |
| June | 4.2 |
| July | 4.4 |
| August | 4.8 |
| September | 4.7 |
| October | 3.4 |
| November | 1.9 |
| December | 1.0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 43m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 07m |
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