Frost Dates for Corpus Christi NWS, TX

Elevation: 13 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 31
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 22

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 12
First Fall Frost December 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 11
First Fall Hard Freeze January 1
27.78°N, 97.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

326 Days January 31 to December 22

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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January66°56°47°
February70°61°51°
March75°66°58°
April81°72°63°
May86°78°71°
June90°83°75°
July92°84°76°
August93°85°77°
September89°81°73°
October84°75°66°
November75°65°56°
December68°59°49°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January1.5
February1.3
March2.8
April2.5
May3.8
June5.8
July6.0
August5.6
September5.7
October3.4
November2.0
December1.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 46m · Shortest: 10h 14m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:27 AM5:52 PM10h 25m
February7:13 AM6:16 PM11h 03m
March7:46 AM7:34 PM11h 48m
April7:10 AM7:50 PM12h 40m
May6:45 AM8:08 PM13h 23m
June6:38 AM8:23 PM13h 45m
July6:48 AM8:24 PM13h 36m
August7:04 AM8:04 PM12h 59m
September7:20 AM7:29 PM12h 09m
October7:36 AM6:55 PM11h 19m
November6:57 AM5:33 PM10h 36m
December7:18 AM5:33 PM10h 15m

Nearby Stations

Corpus Christi, TX January 28 - December 21 Corpus Christi Cabaniss Fld, TX January 15 - December 30 Robstown, TX January 26 - December 24 C C Botanical Gardens, TX January 29 - December 24 Corpus Christi Nas, TX January 14 - January 8 Sinton, TX February 1 - December 17

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