Last frost date in Lufkin, Texas
March 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 4.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lufkin Angelina Co AP (USW00093987), 6.2 miles from Lufkin, elevation 288 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 17 | Mar 11 | Apr 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 30 | Nov 15 | Dec 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 247
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 25 | Nov 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 28
What to plant now in Lufkin
- 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 10 Lufkin: March 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Lufkin: November 15
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
- Nacogdoches 21 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Jacksonville 54 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Henderson 58 mi · last frost Mar 15
- Palestine 62 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Huntsville 65 mi · last frost Mar 1
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