Frost Dates for Orange, TX

Based on data from Orange 9 N 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 28
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 23
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 9
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 12
30.09°N, -93.74°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

269 Days February 28 to November 23

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.

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

40° 60° 80° 100°
51°
High: 61°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Jan
54°
High: 64°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Feb
60°
High: 70°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
66°
High: 76°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 56°F
Apr
74°
High: 83°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
May
79°
High: 88°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 71°F
Jun
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
Aug
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Oct
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 47°F
Nov
52°
High: 62°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 42°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.3"
5.0"
5.03"
Jan
4.0"
4.01"
Feb
4.1"
4.08"
Mar
4.2"
4.22"
Apr
5.0"
4.98"
May
7.3"
7.33"
Jun
6.0"
5.97"
Jul
5.4"
5.38"
Aug
4.5"
4.50"
Sep
5.3"
5.25"
Oct
4.0"
3.98"
Nov
4.0"
4.04"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 15m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 57m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
May: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
Jun: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jul: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Aug: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 15m
Nov: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Dec: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Daylight Longest: 13h 57m · Shortest: 10h 03m

Nearby Stations

Beaumont City, TX February 14 - December 4 Port Arthur Se Tx AP, TX February 14 - December 7 Lumberton, TX February 25 - November 30 Hackberry 8 Ssw, LA February 3 - December 24 Lake Charles, LA February 14 - December 7 Moss Bluff 2 Nnw, LA March 2 - November 25

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