Frost Dates for Dallas, TX

Based on data from Dallas Love Fld weather station, 6 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. March 2
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 29
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 9
First Fall Frost November 20

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 18
First Fall Hard Freeze December 12
32.78°N, -96.81°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

272 Days March 2 to November 29

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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

30° 50° 70° 90°
48°
High: 58°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Jan
52°
High: 62°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 42°F
Feb
60°
High: 70°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Mar
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Apr
76°
High: 85°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
May
83°
High: 93°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 74°F
Jun
87°
High: 97°F
Avg: 87°F
Low: 78°F
Jul
87°
High: 97°F
Avg: 87°F
Low: 77°F
Aug
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Sep
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Oct
58°
High: 68°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 48°F
Nov
50°
High: 59°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.6"
4.6"
4.58"
Jan
4.8"
4.81"
Feb
5.1"
5.09"
Mar
5.7"
5.71"
Apr
7.8"
7.80"
May
8.3"
8.26"
Jun
5.6"
5.58"
Jul
6.2"
6.24"
Aug
7.1"
7.09"
Sep
9.6"
9.61"
Oct
6.8"
6.80"
Nov
6.1"
6.08"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Feb: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 49m
May: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 42m
Jun: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 09m
Jul: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Aug: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 13m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
Nov: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Dec: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 51m
Daylight Longest: 14h 10m · Shortest: 9h 50m

Nearby Stations

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