Frost Dates for Tornillo, TX

Based on data from Tornillo 2 Sse weather station, 3 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. March 21
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. November 6
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 30
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
31.45°N, -106.09°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

230 Days March 21 to November 6

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
45°
High: 61°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 29°F
Jan
50°
High: 67°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
57°
High: 75°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
65°
High: 83°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
72°
High: 91°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 54°F
May
80°
High: 98°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
81°
High: 95°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
80°
High: 94°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 66°F
Aug
74°
High: 89°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 59°F
Sep
64°
High: 81°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
52°
High: 70°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
44°
High: 60°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.4"
0.0"
0.00"
Jan
0.0"
0.00"
Feb
0.0"
0.00"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
1.6"
1.62"
Jun
3.9"
3.92"
Jul
4.7"
4.71"
Aug
5.4"
5.36"
Sep
2.8"
2.77"
Oct
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
0.0"
0.00"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Feb: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Jun: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Jul: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 09m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 13m
Nov: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Dec: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Daylight Longest: 14h 03m · Shortest: 9h 57m

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