Fall in zone 9bPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 78007 (McMullen County, 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, Calliham, TX (3 miles away).
- Average last spring frostFeb 950% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 850% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)303 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9b25 to 30°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
71°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 68°F, as of Oct 18, 1:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Y Bar Ranch West (25 mi), Three Oaks (39 mi), Gilbert N Saenz (40 mi).
4-inch depth
75°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 73°F, as of Oct 18, 1:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Y Bar Ranch West (25 mi), Three Oaks (39 mi), Great Horizon Ranch (40 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
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 78007 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 75°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): window open as soil cools through the 70s and 60s.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- St. Augustinegrass (warm-season): Spring: About 2–3 weeks after full green-up (May in the Carolinas; earlier in Florida and south Texas) (about Mar 20 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Light feedings June–August where local rules allow; Last: No later than about mid-September in the Carolinas, about 6–8 weeks before first frost elsewhere. Avoid: Feeding before green-up or late in fall (feeds weeds and favors large patch and cold injury).
Plant now
- Lettuce: fall sowing Sep 29–Oct 27
- Lettuce: fall transplant Oct 13–Nov 3
- Spinach: fall sowing Oct 13–Nov 3
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Oct 13–27
- Arugula: fall sowing Oct 13–Nov 10
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Oct 13–27
- Cilantro: fall sowing Oct 13–27
- Dill: fall sowing Oct 13–27
- Strawberry (plants): fall transplant Sep 29–Oct 27
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Radish: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Garlic: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 24
- Shallot: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 24
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Your average first frost is Dec 8: skip heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before it, because new growth may not harden off in time.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 9 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Feb 9 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 7 |
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 16 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 8 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 5 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Feb 28 | Nov 27 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Feb 9 | Dec 8 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 23 | Dec 24 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 78007
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Feb 9) and first fall frost (Dec 8). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 15–29 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) | Aug 11–Sep 8 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Dec 1–15 | Feb 23–Mar 9 (transplant) | Aug 18–Sep 8 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Dec 1–15 | Feb 23–Mar 9 (transplant) | Aug 18–Sep 8 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Dec 15–29 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Dec 15–29 | Jan 19–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 12–Feb 23 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–Nov 3 (transplant) Sep 29–Oct 27 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 29–Jan 19 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Kale | Dec 15–29 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) Jan 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–Oct 13 (transplant) Sep 1–29 (sowing) |
| Collards | Dec 15–29 | Jan 12–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 12–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–Oct 13 (transplant) Sep 1–29 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Dec 1–15 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | Sep 1–29 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Dec 1–15 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | Sep 1–29 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Dec 1–15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) | Sep 1–29 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | Aug 18–Sep 8 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 15–29 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) Jan 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Jan 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–27 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Jan 12–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Jan 12–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–27 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 29–Jan 12 | Jan 26–Feb 16 (transplant) Jan 26–Feb 23 (sow outdoors) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Jan 12–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 19–Feb 16 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–29 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Jan 5–Feb 16 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Jan 12–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 19–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Dec 15–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–29 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Dec 29–Jan 12 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 29–Jan 26 (sow outdoors) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Oct 27–Nov 24 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 29–Jan 12 (transplant) | Oct 27–Nov 24 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | Aug 18–Sep 1 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Mar 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–29 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 23–Mar 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Mar 2–23 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Jan 12–19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–29 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Jan 12–19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 15–29 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Jan 12–19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Jan 12–19 | Feb 23–Mar 9 (transplant) Feb 23–Mar 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Jan 12–19 | Feb 23–Mar 9 (transplant) Feb 23–Mar 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 29–Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 (transplant) Feb 23–Mar 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Feb 16–23 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 29–Jan 12 | Feb 16–Mar 2 (transplant) Feb 16–Mar 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 26–Feb 23 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–27 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Dec 1–15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 19–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Feb 9–23 (sow outdoors) | Oct 13–27 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Feb 9–23 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Jan 12–26 (transplant) | Sep 29–Oct 27 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Texas A&M AgriLife trials name plants that handle Texas conditions: the Texas Superstar® list and the low-care roses from AgriLife trials. Plant frost-tender annuals after February 9 here (the average last frost). More on plants for Texas. Not affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Calliham, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00411337), elevation 218 ft, 3.4 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilden 4 SSE, TX | 9 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 3 |
| Choke Canyon Dam, TX | 10 mi | Feb 8 | Dec 6 |
| Cross, TX | 12 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 31 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 78007
When is the last frost in 78007?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 78007 is February 9. For a more cautious planting date, use March 7, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 78007?
The average first fall freeze is December 8. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 16.
What hardiness zone is 78007?
ZIP 78007 is in USDA zone 9b (25 to 30°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 78007 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
Nearby ZIP codes
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