Frost Dates for Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Coordinates: 32.783, -96.800

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Dallas, Texas, United States of America typically occurs around Feb 28, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 4. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 250 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 4°C (39°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 36°C (97°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Feb 28 (last spring) to Nov 4 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Feb 14 (last spring) to Nov 22 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Jan 20 (last spring) to Dec 25 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Feb 28 to Nov 4, which provides approximately 248 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Feb 14 to Nov 22, which provides a total of 281 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostNov 4Feb 28
Light Ground FrostNov 22Feb 14
Hard Ground FrostDec 25Jan 20

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