Frost Dates for Taft Southwest (historical), TX

Based on data from Welder Wildlife Foundation weather station, 10 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 24
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. December 1
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 4
First Fall Frost November 22

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 31
First Fall Hard Freeze December 18
27.97°N, -97.40°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

281 Days February 24 to December 1

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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°
55°
High: 66°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Jan
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
Feb
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Mar
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Apr
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 68°F
May
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
83°
High: 92°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
84°
High: 94°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 74°F
Aug
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Sep
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Oct
63°
High: 75°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Nov
57°
High: 68°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.8"
4.2"
4.20"
Jan
3.1"
3.13"
Feb
4.0"
3.97"
Mar
3.9"
3.87"
Apr
7.4"
7.39"
May
9.4"
9.41"
Jun
9.8"
9.79"
Jul
9.1"
9.06"
Aug
9.4"
9.40"
Sep
7.7"
7.74"
Oct
5.5"
5.48"
Nov
4.3"
4.34"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 24m
Feb: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 41m
May: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Jun: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Jul: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 37m
Aug: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Nov: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Dec: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Daylight Longest: 13h 47m · Shortest: 10h 13m

Nearby Stations

Sinton, TX February 1 - December 17 Refugio 3 Sw, TX February 15 - December 5 Refugio 2 Nw, TX February 27 - December 2 Rockport Aransas Co AP, TX January 23 - January 1 Rockport, TX January 31 - December 25 Corpus Christi, TX January 28 - December 21

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