🌷 2026 Last Frost Dates for El Paso, Texas 79936
The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Mar 27. (See detailed probabilities below.)
The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Mar 9. (See detailed probabilities below.)
(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)
Last frost date probabilities for El Paso, 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 Last Frost Date?
The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!
How to use the Last Frost Date?
Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.
Last Frost Date Probabilities
| Probability of frost (36°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Apr 5 |
| 20% chance | Apr 1 |
| 30% chance | Mar 27 |
| 40% chance | Mar 22 |
| 50% chance | Mar 18 |
| 60% chance | Mar 14 |
| 70% chance | Mar 10 |
| 80% chance | Mar 6 |
| 90% chance | Feb 28 |
| Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Mar 19 |
| 20% chance | Mar 13 |
| 30% chance | Mar 9 |
| 40% chance | Mar 6 |
| 50% chance | Mar 2 |
| 60% chance | Feb 27 |
| 70% chance | Feb 24 |
| 80% chance | Feb 19 |
| 90% chance | Feb 12 |
| Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Mar 7 |
| 20% chance | Mar 1 |
| 30% chance | Feb 25 |
| 40% chance | Feb 21 |
| 50% chance | Feb 16 |
| 60% chance | Feb 11 |
| 70% chance | Feb 6 |
| 80% chance | Feb 1 |
| 90% chance | Jan 25 |
| Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Feb 24 |
| 20% chance | Feb 15 |
| 30% chance | Feb 8 |
| 40% chance | Feb 2 |
| 50% chance | Jan 29 |
| 60% chance | Jan 23 |
| 70% chance | Jan 16 |
| 80% chance | Jan 7 |
| 90% chance | Dec 25 |
| Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Feb 13 |
| 20% chance | Feb 3 |
| 30% chance | Jan 30 |
| 40% chance | Jan 19 |
| 50% chance | Jan 11 |
| 60% chance | Jan 5 |
| 70% chance | Dec 30 |
| 80% chance | Dec 21 |
| 90% chance | Dec 12 |
| Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Feb 6 |
| 20% chance | Feb 2 |
| 30% chance | Jan 23 |
| 40% chance | Jan 14 |
| 50% chance | Jan 5 |
| 60% chance | Jan 1 |
| 70% chance | Dec 25 |
| 80% chance | Dec 20 |
| 90% chance | Dec 15 |
Agricultural climatic data from weather station: EL PASO INTL AP (USW00023044:frost)