Frost Dates for Cinco Ranch, TX

Based on data from Houston Sugarland Mem weather station, 10 miles away

Elevation: 112 ft

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 2
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 11

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 20
First Fall Frost December 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 18
First Fall Hard Freeze January 1
29.74°N, 95.76°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

313 Days February 2 to December 11

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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January64°55°45°
February68°59°50°
March74°65°55°
April80°70°60°
May87°78°69°
June92°83°74°
July95°85°76°
August94°85°76°
September90°81°72°
October83°73°62°
November74°63°53°
December67°56°46°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.0
February2.4
March2.1
April2.1
May4.6
June6.2
July4.9
August4.5
September4.5
October4.1
November2.4
December2.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 54m · Shortest: 10h 06m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:23 AM5:41 PM10h 18m
February7:08 AM6:06 PM10h 58m
March7:39 AM7:26 PM11h 47m
April7:01 AM7:45 PM12h 43m
May6:34 AM8:03 PM13h 29m
June6:26 AM8:20 PM13h 53m
July6:36 AM8:20 PM13h 44m
August6:55 AM7:59 PM13h 04m
September7:12 AM7:22 PM12h 10m
October7:30 AM6:46 PM11h 16m
November6:53 AM5:22 PM10h 29m
December7:15 AM5:22 PM10h 06m

Nearby Stations

Sugar Land, TX February 9 - December 13 Thompsons 3 Wsw, TX February 15 - December 6 Houston Hobby AP, TX January 30 - December 28 Houston-Port, TX February 2 - December 25 Houston Clover Fld, TX January 31 - December 27 Houston Intercont AP, TX February 13 - December 9

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