Frost dates for Richardson, Texas
In a typical year, Richardson’s last spring frost lands around Mar 7 and the first fall frost around Nov 21, a growing season of about 259 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 | Feb 18 | Nov 2 |
| 50 percent | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| 90 percent | Mar 29 | Dec 9 |
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 Richardson is typically around 84°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Richardson
- Chamomile (German Chamomile)
- Scallion (Evergreen Hardy White)
- Calendula (Resina)
- Parsley (Giant of Italy)
- Fennel (Solaris)
- Tomato (Sungold)
- Eggplant (Black Beauty)
- Sweet pepper (California Wonder)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Richardson’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Plano, TX (around Mar 7 to Nov 21)
- Garland, TX (around Mar 7 to Nov 21)
- Carrollton, TX (around Mar 2 to Nov 29)
- Frisco, TX (around Mar 7 to Nov 21)
- Dallas, TX (around Mar 2 to Nov 29)
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