Frost Dates for Ricardo, TX

Based on data from Kingsville Naas weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 52 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. February 3
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 14

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 18
First Fall Frost December 4

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 14
First Fall Hard Freeze December 28
27.42°N, 97.85°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

315 Days February 3 to December 14

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January69°58°47°
February73°62°51°
March78°67°57°
April84°74°64°
May89°80°70°
June94°84°75°
July96°86°76°
August97°86°76°
September92°82°72°
October86°75°64°
November78°66°54°
December71°59°48°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January1.5
February1.2
March2.1
April2.3
May3.9
June4.5
July3.6
August3.8
September4.6
October2.6
November1.6
December1.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 44m · Shortest: 10h 16m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:27 AM5:54 PM10h 26m
February7:14 AM6:18 PM11h 03m
March7:47 AM7:35 PM11h 48m
April7:12 AM7:51 PM12h 40m
May6:47 AM8:08 PM13h 22m
June6:40 AM8:23 PM13h 44m
July6:49 AM8:24 PM13h 35m
August7:06 AM8:05 PM12h 59m
September7:21 AM7:30 PM12h 09m
October7:37 AM6:56 PM11h 20m
November6:58 AM5:35 PM10h 37m
December7:19 AM5:35 PM10h 16m

Nearby Stations

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