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🍂 First Frost Dates for Ledbetter, Texas 78946

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Nov 2. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 16. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Ledbetter, TX are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 24
20% chanceOct 30
30% chanceNov 2
40% chanceNov 6
50% chanceNov 9
60% chanceNov 14
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 23
90% chanceNov 28
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 10
30% chanceNov 16
40% chanceNov 21
50% chanceNov 24
60% chanceNov 28
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 5
90% chanceDec 10
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 17
20% chanceNov 25
30% chanceNov 30
40% chanceDec 2
50% chanceDec 5
60% chanceDec 9
70% chanceDec 13
80% chanceDec 19
90% chanceDec 29
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 30
20% chanceDec 4
30% chanceDec 8
40% chanceDec 12
50% chanceDec 18
60% chanceDec 24
70% chanceDec 30
80% chanceJan 5
90% chanceJan 17
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 5
20% chanceDec 11
30% chanceDec 17
40% chanceDec 24
50% chanceDec 29
60% chanceJan 2
70% chanceJan 7
80% chanceJan 16
90% chanceJan 28
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 11
20% chanceDec 17
30% chanceDec 23
40% chanceDec 28
50% chanceJan 1
60% chanceJan 4
70% chanceJan 9
80% chanceJan 18
90% chanceJan 26

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: SOMERVILLE DAM (USC00418446)

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