Last frost date in San Elizario, Texas
March 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tornillo 2 Sse (USC00419088), 17.1 miles from San Elizario, elevation 3,525 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 5 | Mar 21 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 24 | Nov 6 | Nov 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 227
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 21 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 5 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 81
What to plant now in San Elizario
- 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 San Elizario: March 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 San Elizario: November 6
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
- El Paso 21 mi · last frost Mar 2
- Town of Pecos 162 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Andrews 223 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Odessa 231 mi · last frost Mar 15
- Midland 246 mi · last frost Mar 26
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