Frost dates for ZIP 77650 (Bolivar Peninsula, TX)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Galveston, TX (13 miles away).
Freezes are uncommon here
NOAA's normals for this station show a 32°F night in about 73% of years (about 3 freezing night(s) a year on average). The dates below describe freeze timing for the station's record; in many years there may be no 32°F freeze at all.
- Average last spring frostJan 2550% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostJan 1 (next year)50% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)348 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone10a30 to 35°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Freezes are uncommon here, so frost-based timing is rough. Local extension calendars for frost-free areas use months.
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
72°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 72°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Beaumont (49 mi).
4-inch depth
74°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 73°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Beaumont (49 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 77650 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 74°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): window open as soil cools through the 70s and 60s.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- St. Augustinegrass (warm-season): Spring: About 2–3 weeks after full green-up (May in the Carolinas; earlier in Florida and south Texas) (about Mar 5 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Light feedings June–August where local rules allow; Last: No later than about mid-September in the Carolinas, about 6–8 weeks before first frost elsewhere. Avoid: Feeding before green-up or late in fall (feeds weeds and favors large patch and cold injury).
Plant now
- Kale: fall sowing Sep 25–Oct 23
- Kale: fall transplant Oct 9–Nov 6
- Collards: fall sowing Sep 25–Oct 23
- Collards: fall transplant Oct 9–Nov 6
- Broccoli: fall transplant Sep 25–Oct 23
- Cabbage: fall transplant Sep 25–Oct 23
- Cauliflower: fall transplant Sep 25–Oct 23
- Carrot: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Pea (garden, snap, snow): fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Bean, bush (snap): fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Cucumber: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Summer squash / zucchini: fall sowing Oct 9–23
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Lettuce: fall sowing Oct 23–Nov 20
- Lettuce: fall transplant Nov 6–27
- Spinach: fall sowing Nov 6–27
- Brussels sprouts: start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Kohlrabi: fall sowing Oct 23–Nov 6
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Nov 6–20
- Arugula: fall sowing Nov 6–Dec 4
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Nov 6–20
- Swiss chard: fall sowing Oct 23–Nov 6
- Beet: fall sowing Oct 23–Nov 6
- Turnip: fall sowing Oct 23–Nov 6
- Onion (bulbing): start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Dec 23 (prior Dec) |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jan 25 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Feb 21 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Dec 9 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Jan 1 (next year) |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Feb 1 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Feb 8 | Dec 19 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jan 25 | Jan 1 (next year) |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 17 | Jan 5 (next year) |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 77650
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jan 25) and first fall frost (Jan 1). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Sep 4–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 11–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 11–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Jan 4–25 (transplant) Dec 28–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–27 (transplant) Oct 23–Nov 20 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 14–Jan 4 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–27 (sowing) |
| Kale | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–Nov 6 (transplant) Sep 25–Oct 23 (sowing) |
| Collards | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 25 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–Nov 6 (transplant) Sep 25–Oct 23 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 25–Oct 23 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 25–Oct 23 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) | Sep 25–Oct 23 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 11–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–20 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–Dec 4 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–20 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 14–28 | Jan 11–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 21–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Nov 20–Dec 4 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Nov 30–Dec 28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 2–16 | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 14–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Nov 20–Dec 18 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | Nov 20–Dec 18 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 11–25 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 15–Mar 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 14–28 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 2–16 | Feb 1–8 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 14–28 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–20 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 6–20 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Oct 23–Nov 20 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Texas A&M AgriLife trials name plants that handle Texas conditions: the Texas Superstar® list and the low-care roses from AgriLife trials. Plant frost-tender annuals after January 25 here (the average last frost). More on plants for Texas. Not affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Galveston, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USW00012944), elevation 7 ft, 12.6 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Scholes Fld, TX | 16 mi | Jan 18 | Jan 7 (next year) |
| Anahuac, TX | 24 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 6 |
| Houston Nwso, TX | 25 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 25 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 77650
When is the last frost in 77650?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 77650 is January 25. For a more cautious planting date, use February 21, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 77650?
The average first fall freeze is January 1 (next year). In 1 year in 10 it comes by December 9.
What hardiness zone is 77650?
ZIP 77650 is in USDA zone 10a (30 to 35°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 77650 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
Nearby ZIP codes
77550 Galveston 77555 Galveston 77617 Bolivar Peninsula 77551 Galveston 77590 Texas City 77623 Bolivar Peninsula 77514 Anahuac 77518 Bacliff
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