Frost Dates for Charlotte, TX

Based on data from Charlotte 5 Nnw weather station, 5 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. February 26
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 28
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 5
First Fall Frost November 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 6
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
28.86°N, -98.71°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

276 Days February 26 to November 28

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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

40° 60° 80° 100°
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 42°F
Jan
60°
High: 74°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 46°F
Feb
66°
High: 79°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Mar
73°
High: 86°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 59°F
Apr
79°
High: 91°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 67°F
May
84°
High: 96°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 72°F
Jun
86°
High: 99°F
Avg: 86°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
86°
High: 100°F
Avg: 86°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
82°
High: 94°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
74°
High: 87°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 61°F
Oct
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 51°F
Nov
57°
High: 70°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 44°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.3"
4.4"
4.39"
Jan
3.3"
3.31"
Feb
4.4"
4.41"
Mar
4.9"
4.92"
Apr
9.7"
9.68"
May
10.3"
10.25"
Jun
8.3"
8.28"
Jul
6.4"
6.42"
Aug
7.5"
7.48"
Sep
6.9"
6.93"
Oct
5.2"
5.21"
Nov
4.6"
4.56"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Feb: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 60m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 42m
May: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
Jun: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 50m
Jul: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 41m
Aug: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 17m
Nov: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Dec: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Daylight Longest: 13h 51m · Shortest: 10h 09m

Nearby Stations

Poteet, TX February 22 - December 1 Pleasanton, TX February 27 - November 28 Lytle 3w, TX February 24 - December 2 Cross, TXMarch 8 - November 17 Fowlerton, TX March 3 - November 25 Dilley, TX February 16 - December 6

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