Frost Dates for Groves, TX
Based on data from Port Arthur Se Tx AP weather station, 6 miles away
Elevation: 13 ft
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.
February 14
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 7
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 27
First Fall Frost
November 29
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
January 28
First Fall Hard Freeze
January 1
Growing Season
297 Days
February 14 to December 7
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
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
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 54° | 44° |
| February | 67° | 58° | 48° |
| March | 73° | 63° | 53° |
| April | 79° | 69° | 60° |
| May | 86° | 77° | 67° |
| June | 91° | 82° | 73° |
| July | 93° | 84° | 75° |
| August | 93° | 84° | 74° |
| September | 90° | 80° | 71° |
| October | 82° | 72° | 61° |
| November | 72° | 62° | 52° |
| December | 66° | 56° | 46° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
9"
9.0"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.9 |
| February | 4.6 |
| March | 6.0 |
| April | 6.9 |
| May | 7.4 |
| June | 7.9 |
| July | 7.1 |
| August | 7.4 |
| September | 9.0 |
| October | 7.6 |
| November | 6.5 |
| December | 6.3 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Central Time (CT)
Longest: 13h 56m · Shortest: 10h 04m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 55m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 45m |
| August | 6:48 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 05m |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 05m |
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