Last frost date in McKinney, Texas
March 17
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 5.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mckinney Municipal Airport (USC00415766), 4.3 miles from McKinney, elevation 586 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Anna, Melissa and Prosper, so their frost dates are the same as McKinney's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 27 | Mar 17 | Apr 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 15 | Dec 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 241
| 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 17 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 4 | Nov 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 45
What to plant now in McKinney
- 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 McKinney: March 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 McKinney: 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
- Allen 6 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Plano 11 mi · last frost Mar 7
- Celina 11 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Lewisville 21 mi · last frost Mar 14
- Rowlett 21 mi · last frost Mar 10
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