Frost Dates for San Angelo, TX 76903
San Angelo has 6 ZIP codes. The San Angelo, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 28 · First fall frost November 11 · 228 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 76903 has about 29,900 people, one of 6 ZIP codes in San Angelo.
Long season: 228 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 11–April 14 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans October 26–November 28 (33 days).
Frost probability for 76903
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 28 | March 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 26 | November 11 | November 28 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SAN ANGELO MATHIS FLD AP (15.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 228-day season in San Angelo
In San Angelo (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 186 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 11. | Jul 12 |
| Pepper | Feb 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 186 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 11. | Jul 17 |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 7. | Sep 9 |
| Cucumber | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Peas | — | Jan 31–Apr 11 | 291 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 291 available after Jan 31. | Aug 31 |
| Zucchini | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Onion | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 31–Mar 21 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 28. | Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 28. | Sep 9 |
| Radish | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Oct 10 |
| Beets | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 11 | 333 | overwinter: Plant Nov 11 to Dec 2; harvest the following summer. | Dec 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 21–Apr 18 | 284 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 200 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 4. | Jul 24 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 193 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 11. | Jun 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 21. | Aug 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 14 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 28. | Aug 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 193 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 11. | Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Feb 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 186 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 11. | Jul 22 |
| Okra | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Basil | Feb 21 | Apr 18–Apr 18 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 28–Mar 21 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Parsley | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 228 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 4. | Aug 26 |
| Celery | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 228 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 4. | Jul 7 |
| Scallions | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Collards | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 186 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 11. | Jul 7 |
| Chives | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Oregano | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 242 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Sage | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Cosmos | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Lavender | Jan 3 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Melons | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 186 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 11. | Jul 7 |
| Mint | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 207 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 4. | Aug 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 193 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 11. | Jul 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 214 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 28. | Aug 5 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 4. | Jul 17 |
| Watermelon | Mar 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 4. | Jul 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Zinnias | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
Month by month in San Angelo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 3), Lavender (Jan 3), Onion (Jan 3), Rosemary (Jan 3), Celery (Jan 17), Collards (Jan 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 31), Beets (Jan 31), Dill (Jan 31), Peas (Jan 31), Radish (Jan 31), Spinach (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 7), Calendula (Feb 14), Cauliflower (Feb 14), Marigolds (Feb 14), Pepper (Feb 14), Basil (Feb 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 14), Cilantro (Feb 28), Turnip (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 28), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 28), Cabbage (Feb 28), Collards (Feb 28), Kale (Feb 28), Lettuce (Feb 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 21). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 7), Butternut Squash (Mar 14), Cantaloupe (Mar 14), Melons (Mar 14), Pumpkin (Mar 14), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 7), Potatoes (Mar 14), Sunflowers (Mar 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 14), Swiss Chard (Mar 14), Bok Choy (Mar 21), Cauliflower (Mar 21), Cosmos (Mar 28), Lavender (Mar 28), +4 more. Last frost around March 28. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 4), Pole Beans (Apr 4). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 4), Chives (Apr 4), Corn (Apr 4), Okra (Apr 4), Oregano (Apr 4), Parsley (Apr 4), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 29), Pumpkin (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 7), Celery (Jul 7), Melons (Jul 7), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 9), Tomato (Jul 12), Watermelon (Jul 12), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 5), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 10), Pole Beans (Aug 10), Basil (Aug 15), Cosmos (Aug 15), Cucumber (Aug 15), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 9), Carrots (Sep 9), Beets (Sep 10), Dill (Sep 10), Swiss Chard (Sep 10), Calendula (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 9), Spinach (Oct 9), Radish (Oct 10). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 11). First frost around November 11. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 2). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for San Angelo, TX (ZIP 76903)?
The median last spring frost date for San Angelo, TX (ZIP code 76903) is around March 28. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 11; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in San Angelo, TX?
The median first fall frost date for San Angelo, TX is around November 11. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in San Angelo, TX?
The frost-free growing season in San Angelo is about 228 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In San Angelo (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is San Angelo, TX?
San Angelo, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in San Angelo, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 21 and plant out Apr 11 in San Angelo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in San Angelo?
Two: plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18.
When do I plant garlic in San Angelo?
Nov 11 to Dec 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in San Angelo?
Yes: plant out Apr 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 12 for a fall crop.
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