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🍂 First Frost Dates for Odessa, Texas 79761

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 29. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 7. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Odessa, 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 20
20% chanceOct 25
30% chanceOct 29
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 3
60% chanceNov 5
70% chanceNov 8
80% chanceNov 11
90% chanceNov 15
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 30
20% chanceNov 4
30% chanceNov 7
40% chanceNov 10
50% chanceNov 13
60% chanceNov 15
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 22
90% chanceNov 27
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 9
20% chanceNov 14
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 21
50% chanceNov 24
60% chanceNov 27
70% chanceNov 30
80% chanceDec 4
90% chanceDec 8
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 19
20% chanceNov 25
30% chanceNov 29
40% chanceDec 2
50% chanceDec 5
60% chanceDec 8
70% chanceDec 11
80% chanceDec 16
90% chanceDec 22
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 29
20% chanceDec 6
30% chanceDec 10
40% chanceDec 15
50% chanceDec 20
60% chanceDec 25
70% chanceDec 30
80% chanceJan 6
90% chanceJan 21
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 8
20% chanceDec 14
30% chanceDec 20
40% chanceDec 24
50% chanceDec 29
60% chanceJan 4
70% chanceJan 12
80% chanceJan 23
90% chanceFeb 4

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: ODESSA SCHLEMEYER FLD (USW00003031)

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