Frost Dates for Denton, Texas, United States of America

Coordinates: 33.215, -97.133

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Denton, Texas, United States of America typically occurs around Mar 8, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 26. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 232 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°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 3°C (37°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): Mar 8 (last spring) to Oct 26 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Feb 21 (last spring) to Nov 10 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Jan 31 (last spring) to Dec 11 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... 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 Mar 8 to Oct 26, which provides approximately 231 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 21 to Nov 10, which provides a total of 262 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 FrostOct 26Mar 8
Light Ground FrostNov 10Feb 21
Hard Ground FrostDec 11Jan 31

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