Frost Dates for Lacy-Lakeview, TX

Based on data from Waco Dam weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 486 ft

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 9
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 20
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 19
First Fall Frost November 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 25
First Fall Hard Freeze December 3
31.63°N, -97.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

256 Days March 9 to November 20

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°
47°
High: 59°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 36°F
Jan
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Feb
58°
High: 68°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 48°F
Mar
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Apr
74°
High: 83°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
May
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
Jun
85°
High: 95°F
Avg: 85°F
Low: 75°F
Jul
85°
High: 95°F
Avg: 85°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
78°
High: 89°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Sep
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Oct
57°
High: 68°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 46°F
Nov
49°
High: 60°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 39°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.8"
4.9"
4.93"
Jan
4.6"
4.58"
Feb
7.3"
7.32"
Mar
7.3"
7.25"
Apr
7.7"
7.66"
May
8.8"
8.83"
Jun
6.0"
6.04"
Jul
6.1"
6.10"
Aug
7.5"
7.53"
Sep
7.7"
7.70"
Oct
5.2"
5.22"
Nov
5.3"
5.33"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 7:34 AM – 5:43 PM · 10h 09m
Feb: 7:17 AM – 6:10 PM · 10h 53m
Mar: 7:45 AM – 7:32 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 7:06 AM – 7:53 PM · 12h 47m
May: 6:37 AM – 8:13 PM · 13h 37m
Jun: 6:28 AM – 8:31 PM · 14h 03m
Jul: 6:38 AM – 8:31 PM · 13h 52m
Aug: 6:58 AM – 8:08 PM · 13h 09m
Sep: 7:18 AM – 7:29 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 7:38 AM – 6:50 PM · 11h 12m
Nov: 7:03 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 21m
Dec: 7:26 AM – 5:23 PM · 9h 57m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 04m · Shortest: 9h 56m

Nearby Stations

Waco Rgnl AP, TX March 15 - November 15 Mcgregor, TX March 15 - November 18 Whitney Dam, TX March 15 - November 14 Marlin, TXMarch 21 - November 9 Hillsboro, TX March 21 - November 10 Gatesville, TX March 19 - November 9

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