Frost Dates for Gainesville, TX

Based on data from Gainesville 5 Ene weather station, 4 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 19
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 14
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 28
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 28
33.63°N, -97.13°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

240 Days March 19 to November 14

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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°
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 32°F
Jan
47°
High: 58°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Feb
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 43°F
Mar
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 51°F
Apr
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
May
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
83°
High: 94°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
83°
High: 94°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 72°F
Aug
76°
High: 87°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Sep
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Oct
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Nov
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 34°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.9"
8.8"
8.77"
Jan
8.4"
8.39"
Feb
9.5"
9.50"
Mar
9.9"
9.94"
Apr
11.3"
11.34"
May
11.9"
11.95"
Jun
9.6"
9.64"
Jul
8.0"
8.00"
Aug
8.9"
8.87"
Sep
11.2"
11.19"
Oct
9.4"
9.45"
Nov
10.4"
10.43"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h13.5h14h14h13.5h12h11h10h10h
Jan: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Feb: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 51m
May: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 45m
Jun: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 13m
Jul: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 15m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Nov: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Dec: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 47m
Daylight Longest: 14h 14m · Shortest: 9h 46m

Nearby Stations

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