Last frost date in Celina, TX
Expect the last frost in Celina around March 24. Frost after April 13 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 16, which leaves 237 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 1 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 13
- Average first frost
- Nov 16
- Frost-free season
- 237 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 11
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:24 UTC
- ThuOct 2257°
- FriOct 2360°
- SatOct 2461°
- SunOct 2559°
- MonOct 2659°
- TueOct 2757°
- WedOct 2858°
Planting calendar for Celina
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Texas.
TomatoesMar 31–Apr 14
PumpkinsApr 7–Apr 21
SunflowersMar 24–Apr 14
CucumbersApr 7–Apr 14
CornMar 31–Apr 14
Sweet potatoesApr 14–Apr 28
WatermelonApr 7–Apr 21
Green beansMar 31–Apr 21
ZucchiniMar 31–Apr 14
OkraApr 14–Apr 28
PeppersApr 7–Apr 21
BasilMar 31–Apr 14
Butternut squashMar 31–Apr 14
CantaloupeApr 7–Apr 21
EggplantApr 7–Apr 21
PotatoesFeb 24–Mar 10
OnionsFeb 10–Mar 3
CarrotsMar 3–Apr 7
LettuceMar 10–Mar 31
BroccoliFeb 24–Mar 10
BeetsFeb 24–Apr 7
PeasFeb 10–Feb 24
CabbageFeb 24–Mar 10
RadishesFeb 17–Mar 31
Brussels sproutsMar 10–Mar 24
SpinachFeb 10–Mar 3
CilantroMar 10–Mar 31
KaleFeb 24–Mar 10
Collard greensFeb 24–Mar 10
TurnipsFeb 24–Mar 10
DillMar 24–Apr 7
CeleryMar 31–Apr 7
CauliflowerMar 10–Mar 24
LeeksMar 10–Mar 24
Swiss chardMar 10–Apr 7
ParsleyMar 10–Mar 31
Tulip bulbsNov 2–Dec 7
GarlicOct 26–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 19–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 24–Mar 10
AsparagusFeb 24–Mar 10Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 4 | Mar 24 | Apr 13 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 2 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 20 | Mar 11 | Apr 1 | Nov 8 | Nov 27 | Dec 16 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Pilot Point Isl Du Boi (USC00417028) sits 12.9 miles from the center of Celina at 690 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Celina, TX?
The average last frost date in Celina is March 24, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 13.
When is the first frost in Celina?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 16. One year in ten it arrives before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Celina?
About 237 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Celina?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 31 to April 14. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.