Frost Dates for Leonard, TX

Based on data from Greenville Kgvl Radio weather station, 17 miles away

Elevation: 719 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. March 18
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 16

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 26
First Fall Frost November 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 4
First Fall Hard Freeze November 28
33.38°N, 96.25°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

243 Days March 18 to November 16

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°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
January58°46°33°
February62°49°37°
March69°57°44°
April77°65°52°
May85°73°62°
June93°81°70°
July97°86°74°
August98°86°73°
September91°79°66°
October81°67°54°
November68°56°43°
December60°48°36°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January10.5
February8.8
March9.6
April9.4
May11.2
June12.6
July11.0
August9.6
September12.2
October13.0
November10.8
December11.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 12m · Shortest: 9h 48m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:33 AM5:35 PM10h 02m
February7:14 AM6:03 PM10h 49m
March7:41 AM7:27 PM11h 45m
April6:60 AM7:50 PM12h 50m
May6:29 AM8:12 PM13h 43m
June6:19 AM8:30 PM14h 11m
July6:30 AM8:30 PM13h 59m
August6:52 AM8:05 PM13h 14m
September7:13 AM7:25 PM12h 12m
October7:35 AM6:44 PM11h 09m
November7:02 AM5:17 PM10h 15m
December7:26 AM5:15 PM9h 49m

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