Frost Dates for Rising Star 1s, TX

Elevation: 498 m

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 26
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 10

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 April 2
First Fall Frost November 4

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 9
First Fall Hard Freeze November 21
32.08°N, 98.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days March 26 to November 10

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°44°31°
February61°48°34°
March68°55°42°
April77°63°50°
May84°72°60°
June90°79°68°
July94°82°70°
August95°82°69°
September87°75°63°
October79°65°52°
November67°54°41°
December58°46°34°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January7.4
February12.0
March12.8
April13.7
May16.3
June14.5
July9.9
August10.2
September11.2
October15.0
November12.9
December10.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 06m · Shortest: 9h 54m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM5:04 PM10h 07m
February6:34 AM5:26 PM10h 52m
March6:07 AM5:53 PM11h 46m
April5:36 AM6:24 PM12h 48m
May5:11 AM6:49 PM13h 39m
June4:57 AM7:03 PM14h 05m
July5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 54m
August5:25 AM6:35 PM13h 11m
September5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 11m
October6:24 AM5:36 PM11h 11m
November6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 19m
December7:03 AM4:57 PM9h 54m

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