Last frost date in Marshall, TX
Expect the last frost in Marshall around March 20. Frost after April 7 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 11, which leaves 233 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 27 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 7
- Average first frost
- Nov 11
- Frost-free season
- 233 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 5
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2250°
- FriOct 2353°
- SatOct 2452°
- SunOct 2552°
- MonOct 2652°
- TueOct 2753°
- WedOct 2852°
Planting calendar for Marshall
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Texas.
TomatoesMar 27–Apr 10
PumpkinsApr 3–Apr 17
SunflowersMar 20–Apr 10
CucumbersApr 3–Apr 10
CornMar 27–Apr 10
Sweet potatoesApr 10–Apr 24
WatermelonApr 3–Apr 17
Green beansMar 27–Apr 17
ZucchiniMar 27–Apr 10
OkraApr 10–Apr 24
PeppersApr 3–Apr 17
BasilMar 27–Apr 10
Butternut squashMar 27–Apr 10
CantaloupeApr 3–Apr 17
EggplantApr 3–Apr 17
PotatoesFeb 20–Mar 6
OnionsFeb 6–Feb 27
CarrotsFeb 27–Apr 3
LettuceMar 6–Mar 27
BroccoliFeb 20–Mar 6
BeetsFeb 20–Apr 3
PeasFeb 6–Feb 20
CabbageFeb 20–Mar 6
RadishesFeb 13–Mar 27
Brussels sproutsMar 6–Mar 20
SpinachFeb 6–Feb 27
CilantroMar 6–Mar 27
KaleFeb 20–Mar 6
Collard greensFeb 20–Mar 6
TurnipsFeb 20–Mar 6
DillMar 20–Apr 3
CeleryMar 27–Apr 3
CauliflowerMar 6–Mar 20
LeeksMar 6–Mar 20
Swiss chardMar 6–Apr 3
ParsleyMar 6–Mar 27
Tulip bulbsOct 28–Dec 2
GarlicOct 21–Nov 25
Daffodil bulbsOct 14–Nov 25
StrawberriesFeb 20–Mar 6
AsparagusFeb 20–Mar 6Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 28 | Mar 20 | Apr 7 | Oct 27 | Nov 11 | Nov 30 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 12 | Mar 5 | Mar 24 | Nov 4 | Nov 24 | Dec 12 |
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 Marshall (USC00415618) sits 3.7 miles from the center of Marshall at 302 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 Marshall, TX?
The average last frost date in Marshall is March 20, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 7.
When is the first frost in Marshall?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 11. One year in ten it arrives before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Marshall?
About 233 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Marshall?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 27 to April 10. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- FateMar 10
- ForneyMar 11
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