Frost Dates for Palmhurst, TX

Based on data from La Joya weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 161 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 23
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. December 28

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 February 4
First Fall Frost December 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 7
First Fall Hard Freeze January 1
26.26°N, 98.32°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

340 Days January 23 to December 28

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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January69°58°47°
February74°63°51°
March79°68°57°
April85°74°63°
May90°80°70°
June95°84°74°
July95°85°75°
August97°86°75°
September92°82°71°
October87°75°64°
November78°67°55°
December71°59°48°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.4
February2.4
March3.9
April5.8
May8.8
June8.8
July4.0
August6.3
September10.9
October7.9
November2.9
December1.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:27 AM5:58 PM10h 31m
February7:15 AM6:21 PM11h 06m
March7:49 AM7:37 PM11h 49m
April7:15 AM7:52 PM12h 38m
May6:51 AM8:08 PM13h 18m
June6:44 AM8:23 PM13h 38m
July6:54 AM8:24 PM13h 30m
August7:10 AM8:05 PM12h 56m
September7:23 AM7:32 PM12h 09m
October7:38 AM6:59 PM11h 22m
November6:58 AM5:39 PM10h 41m
December7:18 AM5:40 PM10h 21m

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