Frost Dates for Palm Valley, TX
Based on data from Harlingen weather station, 5 miles away
Elevation: 43 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.
January 9
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.
January 3
This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.
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
January 23
First Fall Frost
December 27
Growing Season
360 Days
January 9 to January 3
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 10a
Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F
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.
Temperature
50°
70°
90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 61° | 51° |
| February | 76° | 65° | 55° |
| March | 81° | 71° | 60° |
| April | 86° | 76° | 66° |
| May | 91° | 81° | 72° |
| June | 95° | 86° | 76° |
| July | 97° | 87° | 77° |
| August | 98° | 87° | 77° |
| September | 93° | 83° | 74° |
| October | 88° | 77° | 67° |
| November | 80° | 69° | 59° |
| December | 73° | 63° | 53° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
5.6"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 1.6 |
| February | 1.4 |
| March | 2.4 |
| April | 2.7 |
| May | 3.9 |
| June | 4.3 |
| July | 4.9 |
| August | 5.2 |
| September | 5.6 |
| October | 4.1 |
| November | 2.7 |
| December | 1.8 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Central Time (CT)
Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 07m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 7:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 38m |
| July | 6:52 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 30m |
| August | 7:07 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 22m |
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