Last frost date in Athens, Texas
March 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 6.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Athens (USC00410404), 2.7 miles from Athens, elevation 448 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 27 | Mar 18 | Apr 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 28 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 242
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 41
What to plant now in Athens
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Athens: March 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Athens: November 12
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Texas
- Tyler 32 mi · last frost Mar 7
- Palestine 33 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Jacksonville 37 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Corsicana 38 mi · last frost Mar 14
- Ennis 48 mi · last frost Mar 8
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