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🍂 First Frost Dates for El Paso, Texas 79938

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 24. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 1. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

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

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: EL PASO 32 ENE (USC00412794)

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