Frost Dates for Laughlin Air Force Base, TX

Based on data from Del Rio Intl AP weather station, 9 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. February 16
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 3
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 February 26
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 24
First Fall Hard Freeze December 18
29.36°N, -100.78°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

291 Days February 16 to December 3

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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

40° 60° 80° 100°
56°
High: 68°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Jan
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 48°F
Feb
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Mar
75°
High: 87°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Apr
82°
High: 93°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 71°F
May
88°
High: 98°F
Avg: 88°F
Low: 77°F
Jun
90°
High: 100°F
Avg: 90°F
Low: 79°F
Jul
90°
High: 101°F
Avg: 90°F
Low: 79°F
Aug
84°
High: 94°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 73°F
Sep
75°
High: 86°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 64°F
Oct
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Nov
56°
High: 68°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.5"
1.6"
1.55"
Jan
1.1"
1.12"
Feb
2.3"
2.28"
Mar
2.6"
2.57"
Apr
3.5"
3.55"
May
3.4"
3.40"
Jun
3.6"
3.63"
Jul
4.5"
4.54"
Aug
4.3"
4.32"
Sep
2.8"
2.84"
Oct
1.7"
1.71"
Nov
1.6"
1.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 19m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 43m
May: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
Jun: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 52m
Jul: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 43m
Aug: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Nov: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Dec: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Daylight Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m

Nearby Stations

Del Rio 4nw, TX February 19 - December 4 Amistad Dam, TX February 14 - December 6 PALESTINA, Mexico January 29 - December 13 Brackettville, TX March 5 - November 24 Carta Valley, TX March 4 - November 20 Brackettville 22 N, TX March 11 - November 21

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