Frost dates for ZIP 79911 (El Paso, 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, La Tuna 1 S, TX (5 miles away).

Use with caution

The nearest station is far away or at a very different elevation, so local dates may differ a lot.

Average last spring frostFeb 2850% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
Average first fall frostNov 2050% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
Growing season (frost-free)264 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
USDA hardiness zone8b15 to 20°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 7
50% (the "average" last frost)	Feb 28
10% (safe-side: only 1 year in 10 freezes later)	Mar 17

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)	Nov 5
50% (the "average" first frost)	Nov 20
90% (late: most years have frozen by now)	Dec 3

Light frost, freeze and hard freeze

Threshold	Last spring (50%)	First fall (50%)
36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights)	Mar 16	Nov 10
32°F (freeze)	Feb 28	Nov 20
28°F (hard freeze)	Feb 10	Dec 1

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 El Paso

Soil temperature now

2-inch depth

62°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 66°F, as of Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT

Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of PGF Fabens (39 mi).

4-inch depth

65°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 66°F, as of Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT

Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of PGF Fabens (39 mi).

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		48°	Mostly Clear
Sunday	70°	55°	Sunny
Monday	76°	60°	Sunny
Tuesday	81°	62°	Sunny
Wednesday	83°	64°	Partly Sunny
Thursday	82°	63°	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday	79°	58°	Chance Rain Showers

National Weather Service forecast, issued Oct 17, 8:28 PM CDT. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights. Full NWS forecast.

Where these numbers come from

Station: La Tuna 1 S, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00414931), elevation 3,870 ft, 4.7 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).

Nearby stations

Station	Distance	Last frost (50%)	First frost (50%)
Santa Teresa AP, NM	11 mi	Mar 23	Nov 11
El Paso Intl AP, TX	13 mi	Mar 2	Nov 20
State Univ, NM	27 mi	Mar 12	Nov 13

The average last-frost dates of these stations span 26 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.

Questions

When is the last frost in 79911?

The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 79911 is February 28. For a safer planting date, use March 17, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.

When is the first frost in 79911?

The average first fall freeze is November 20. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 5.

What hardiness zone is 79911?

ZIP 79911 is in USDA zone 8b (15 to 20°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.

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