Frost Dates for Hondo, TX

Elevation: 268 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. February 28
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. November 27

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 March 6
First Fall Frost November 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 12
First Fall Hard Freeze December 9
29.34°N, 99.14°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

273 Days February 28 to November 27

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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 Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January65°52°39°
February70°57°44°
March76°64°52°
April82°70°57°
May87°76°66°
June93°82°71°
July95°84°73°
August97°85°73°
September91°80°68°
October83°72°60°
November72°61°50°
December66°53°41°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.2
February1.9
March2.8
April3.4
May6.5
June6.5
July6.3
August5.1
September5.9
October5.4
November2.8
December2.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:51 AM5:09 PM10h 19m
February6:31 AM5:29 PM10h 59m
March6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 47m
April5:39 AM6:21 PM12h 43m
May5:16 AM6:44 PM13h 28m
June5:04 AM6:56 PM13h 52m
July5:09 AM6:51 PM13h 42m
August5:28 AM6:32 PM13h 03m
September5:55 AM6:05 PM12h 10m
October6:22 AM5:38 PM11h 16m
November6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 30m
December6:56 AM5:04 PM10h 08m

Nearby Stations

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