Frost dates for ZIP 79363 (Shallowater, 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, Lubbock, TX (14 miles away).
- Average last spring frostApr 450% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostNov 250% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)210 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone7b5 to 10°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) | Mar 17 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Apr 4 |
| 10% (safe-side: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Apr 22 |
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 19 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Nov 2 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Nov 14 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Apr 15 | Oct 24 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Mar 22 | Nov 11 |
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 Shallowater
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
57°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 64°F, as of Oct 17, 8:00 PM CDT
Measured at USDA NRCS SCAN station Reese Center, 6 mi away. Daily averages: Thu 68°, Fri 59°.
4-inch depth
56°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 63°F, as of Oct 17, 8:00 PM CDT
Measured at USDA NRCS SCAN station Reese Center, 6 mi away. Daily averages: Thu 67°, Fri 57°.
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
Frost possible (33–36°F). Coldest night: 36°F.
| Period | High | Low | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 36° | Mostly Clear | |
| Sunday | 64° | 44° | Sunny |
| Monday | 72° | 51° | Sunny |
| Tuesday | 75° | 56° | Mostly Sunny |
| Wednesday | 78° | 58° | Mostly Sunny |
| Thursday | 78° | 59° | Partly Sunny |
| Friday | 79° | 59° | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
National Weather Service forecast, issued Oct 17, 8:29 PM CDT. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights. Full NWS forecast.
Free frost alerts for 79363
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.
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Where these numbers come from
Station: Lubbock, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USW00023042), elevation 3,259 ft, 13.8 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: S (standard, 24+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy, TX | 14 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Lubbock WFO, TX | 16 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
| Littlefield, TX | 17 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 21 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Questions
When is the last frost in 79363?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 79363 is April 4. For a safer planting date, use April 22, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 79363?
The average first fall freeze is November 2. In 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.
What hardiness zone is 79363?
ZIP 79363 is in USDA zone 7b (5 to 10°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
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