Frost Dates for Weatherford, TX 76087
Last spring frost March 23 · First fall frost November 13 · 235 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 76087 has about 36,800 people, the largest of 4 ZIP codes in Weatherford.
Long season: 235 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 3–April 13 (41 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–November 29 (32 days).
Frost probability for 76087
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 23 | March 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 13 | November 29 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MINERAL WELLS AP (28.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Weatherford, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76087 | March 23 | November 13 | 8a |
| 76086 | March 23 | November 13 | 8a |
| 76088 | March 29 | November 8 | 8a |
| 76085 | March 29 | November 8 | 8a |
Which crops fit a 235-day season in Weatherford
In Weatherford (235 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 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Feb 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 277 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 2. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Jan 26–Apr 6 | 298 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 298 available after Jan 26. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 26–Mar 16 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 23. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 23. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 340 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 16–Apr 13 | 291 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 30. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 6 | 200 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 6. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 249 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 16. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 23. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 200 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 6. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 23–Mar 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 235 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 30. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 235 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 30. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 249 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 235 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Sage | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 249 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Dec 29 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 214 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 30. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 200 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 6. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 221 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 23. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 200 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 30. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Mar 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 200 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 30. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Weatherford
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 12), Collards (Jan 12), Kale (Jan 12), Oregano (Jan 12), Parsley (Jan 12), Scallions (Jan 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 26), Beets (Jan 26), Dill (Jan 26), Peas (Jan 26), Radish (Jan 26), Spinach (Jan 26). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 2), Calendula (Feb 9), Cauliflower (Feb 9), Marigolds (Feb 9), Pepper (Feb 9), Basil (Feb 16), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 9), Cilantro (Feb 23), Turnip (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 23), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 23), Cabbage (Feb 23), Collards (Feb 23), Kale (Feb 23), Lettuce (Feb 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 16). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 2), Butternut Squash (Mar 9), Cantaloupe (Mar 9), Melons (Mar 9), Pumpkin (Mar 9), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 2), Potatoes (Mar 9), Sunflowers (Mar 23), Beans (Mar 30), Pole Beans (Mar 30). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 9), Swiss Chard (Mar 9), Bok Choy (Mar 16), Cauliflower (Mar 16), Cosmos (Mar 23), Lavender (Mar 23), +15 more. Last frost around March 23. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 6), Cantaloupe (Apr 6), Cucumber (Apr 6), Eggplant (Apr 6), Melons (Apr 6), Pepper (Apr 6), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 29), Lavender (Dec 29), Onion (Dec 29), Rosemary (Dec 29). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Weatherford, TX (ZIP 76087)?
The median last spring frost date for Weatherford, TX (ZIP code 76087) is around March 23. 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 3; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Weatherford, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Weatherford, TX is around November 13. 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 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Weatherford, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Weatherford is about 235 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 Weatherford (235 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 Weatherford, TX?
Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 16 and plant out Apr 6 in Weatherford. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Weatherford?
Two: plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Weatherford?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Weatherford?
Yes: plant out Apr 6 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
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