Last frost date in Pasadena, Texas
January 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 1.
December 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 27.
A 32°F night happens here about 9 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Houston Hobby AP (USW00012918), 7.9 miles from Pasadena, elevation 44 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Deer Park and South Houston, so their frost dates are the same as Pasadena's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 29 | Jan 30 | Mar 1 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 27 | Dec 28 | Jan 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 330
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Feb 17 | Dec 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | 9 years in 10 | Jan 30 | Dec 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 5 years in 10 | Jan 17 | Jan 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 4.2
What to plant now in Pasadena
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Dec 31Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Broccoli plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Brussels sprouts plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- SalsifySept 1 – Oct 31Now
- Snap beansSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- TomatoesSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Cauliflower plantsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- GarlicSept 15 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- LeeksSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- ShallotsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- DandelionOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- TurnipsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaOct 15 – Nov 15Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Pasadena: January 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around December 20 Pasadena: December 28
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
- League City 12 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Pearland 12 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Baytown 13 mi · last frost Feb 20
- Alvin 17 mi · last frost Feb 14
- Houston 17 mi · last frost Feb 2
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