Frost Dates for Donna, TX

Based on data from Weslaco 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. January 8
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. December 31
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 January 27
First Fall Frost December 20
26.17°N, -98.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

358 Days January 8 to December 31

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 70° 90°
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 50°F
Jan
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Feb
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Mar
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Apr
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
May
85°
High: 95°F
Avg: 85°F
Low: 76°F
Jun
86°
High: 96°F
Avg: 86°F
Low: 77°F
Jul
87°
High: 97°F
Avg: 87°F
Low: 76°F
Aug
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Sep
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Oct
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 58°F
Nov
62°
High: 72°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.2"
1.6"
1.55"
Jan
1.4"
1.44"
Feb
2.3"
2.29"
Mar
2.3"
2.27"
Apr
5.0"
5.02"
May
7.2"
7.18"
Jun
6.0"
5.97"
Jul
5.6"
5.56"
Aug
5.9"
5.88"
Sep
3.6"
3.59"
Oct
2.1"
2.15"
Nov
1.6"
1.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h
Jan: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Feb: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 07m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Apr: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 37m
May: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 17m
Jun: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Jul: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
Aug: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
Sep: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 22m
Nov: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 41m
Dec: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Daylight Longest: 13h 38m · Shortest: 10h 22m

Nearby Stations

Santa Rosa 3 Wnw, TX January 10 - December 27 Edinburg, TXJanuary 8 - January 2 Mcallen, TXJanuary 9 - January 1 Mcallen Miller Intl AP, TX January 9 - January 3 Harlingen, TX January 9 - January 3 Harlingen Rio Grande AP, TX January 8 - December 29

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