Frost dates for ZIP 76234 (Decatur, 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, Decatur, TX (7 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMar 2050% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostNov 1150% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)237 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone8a10 to 15°F avg. coldest night
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Feb 28 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Mar 20 |
| 10% (safe-side: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Apr 11 |
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) | Oct 25 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Nov 11 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Nov 29 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Mar 6 | Nov 23 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
This week in Decatur
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
70°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 71°F, as of Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT
Measured at TexMesonet (TWDB) station Berkley Ranch, 13 mi away. Daily averages: Thu 78°, Fri 74°.
4-inch depth
71°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 71°F, as of Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT
Measured at TexMesonet (TWDB) station Berkley Ranch, 13 mi away. Daily averages: Thu 78°, Fri 75°.
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
No frost in the 7-day forecast.
| Period | High | Low | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 40° | Mostly Clear | |
| Sunday | 67° | 45° | Sunny |
| Monday | 74° | 51° | Sunny |
| Tuesday | 78° | 55° | Sunny |
| Wednesday | 81° | 59° | Sunny |
| Thursday | 84° | 60° | Sunny |
| Friday | 84° | 63° | Mostly Sunny |
National Weather Service forecast, issued Oct 17, 8:28 PM CDT. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights. Full NWS forecast.
Free frost alerts for 76234
An email when the National Weather Service forecasts a freeze for this ZIP, plus the spring soil-temperature heads-up. At most a few a month.
Alerts open soon. This form is a preview and doesn't send anything yet.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Decatur, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00412334), elevation 970 ft, 7.0 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord 3 N, TX | 14 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Bridgeport, TX | 16 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Denton Muni AP, TX | 19 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 12 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Questions
When is the last frost in 76234?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 76234 is March 20. For a safer planting date, use April 11, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 76234?
The average first fall freeze is November 11. In 1 year in 10 it comes by October 25.
What hardiness zone is 76234?
ZIP 76234 is in USDA zone 8a (10 to 15°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
Other ZIP codes in Wise County
76023 76071 76073 76078 76225 76267 76426 76431 All Wise County ZIPs