Frost Dates for Corpus Christi, TX

Elevation: 14 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. January 28
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 21

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 10
First Fall Frost December 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 8
First Fall Hard Freeze December 30
27.78°N, 97.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

328 Days January 28 to December 21

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January68°58°48°
February72°62°52°
March77°67°58°
April83°73°64°
May87°79°71°
June92°83°75°
July94°85°76°
August95°85°76°
September91°82°73°
October85°75°65°
November76°66°56°
December70°60°50°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.0
February1.5
March2.4
April2.4
May4.9
June5.3
July4.5
August5.1
September6.6
October4.4
November2.5
December1.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 46m · Shortest: 10h 14m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:47 AM5:13 PM10h 25m
February6:29 AM5:31 PM11h 03m
March6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 48m
April5:40 AM6:20 PM12h 40m
May5:19 AM6:41 PM13h 23m
June5:08 AM6:52 PM13h 45m
July5:12 AM6:48 PM13h 36m
August5:30 AM6:30 PM12h 59m
September5:55 AM6:05 PM12h 09m
October6:20 AM5:40 PM11h 19m
November6:42 AM5:18 PM10h 36m
December6:53 AM5:07 PM10h 15m

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