Frost Dates for Wharton, TX

Based on data from El Campo weather station, 12 miles away

Elevation: 102 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 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 5

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 March 4
First Fall Frost November 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 2
First Fall Hard Freeze December 25
29.31°N, 96.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

286 Days February 23 to December 5

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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
January65°54°42°
February68°57°46°
March76°64°53°
April82°70°59°
May88°77°67°
June92°82°73°
July95°85°75°
August96°85°74°
September93°81°70°
October85°73°60°
November75°63°51°
December67°56°45°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.0
February2.3
March2.7
April3.7
May7.2
June8.0
July8.0
August5.0
September5.7
October7.1
November5.4
December2.7

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 52m · Shortest: 10h 08m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:25 AM5:44 PM10h 19m
February7:10 AM6:09 PM10h 59m
March7:41 AM7:28 PM11h 47m
April7:04 AM7:47 PM12h 43m
May6:37 AM8:05 PM13h 28m
June6:30 AM8:21 PM13h 51m
July6:40 AM8:22 PM13h 42m
August6:58 AM8:01 PM13h 03m
September7:15 AM7:25 PM12h 10m
October7:32 AM6:49 PM11h 17m
November6:55 AM5:25 PM10h 30m
December7:17 AM5:25 PM10h 08m

Nearby Stations

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