Frost dates for Midland, Texas
In a typical year, Midland’s last spring frost lands around Mar 26 and the first fall frost around Nov 9, a growing season of about 228 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 8b.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Mar 4 | Oct 25 |
| 50 percent | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| 90 percent | Apr 15 | Nov 24 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Midland is typically around 81°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Midland
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Carrot (Danvers 126)
- Cilantro (Santo)
- Sweet alyssum (Snow Crystals)
- Mâche (Vit)
- Arugula (Wild Sylvetta)
- Bok choy (Joi Choi)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Midland’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Lubbock, TX (around Mar 24 to Nov 11)
- Abilene, TX (around Mar 20 to Nov 10)
- Amarillo, TX (around Apr 22 to Oct 21)
- El Paso, TX (around Mar 2 to Nov 20)
- Killeen, TX (around Mar 14 to Nov 17)
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