Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Eagle Pass, Texas

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Eagle Pass 3N, 3.9 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostFeb 19
First fall frostDec 1
287 frost-free days
Last spring frostFeb 191 year in 10 after Mar 10
First fall frostDec 11 year in 10 by Nov 14
Growing season287 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 9a20 to 25°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Eagle Pass in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Eagle Pass during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Tonight: forecast low 59°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.

No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in Eagle Pass

The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Eagle Pass 3N. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Feb 12 · Mar 2 · Mar 20 Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 5 262 days
32°F freeze Jan 22 · Feb 19 · Mar 10 Nov 14 · Dec 1 · Dec 23 287 days
28°F hard freeze Dec 25 · Jan 31 · Mar 1 Nov 26 · Dec 14 · Jan 20 324 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00412679. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Eagle Pass 3N

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for Eagle Pass, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Eagle Pass 3N (station USC00412679, elevation 812 ft), 3.9 mi from Eagle Pass. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frost dates near Eagle Pass

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Crystal City, TX 39 mi Feb 10 Dec 10
Del Rio, TX 52 mi Feb 16 Dec 3
Uvalde, TX 55 mi Mar 12 Nov 14
Pearsall, TX 85 mi Feb 16 Dec 6
Hondo, TX 91 mi Mar 6 Nov 20
Laredo, TX 99 mi Jan 25 Dec 17
Pleasanton, TX 121 mi Feb 27 Nov 28
Kerrville, TX 123 mi Mar 27 Nov 7
Helotes, TX 124 mi Feb 18 Dec 9
Leon Valley, TX 125 mi Feb 18 Dec 9

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Eagle Pass?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Eagle Pass is around February 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 22.

When is the first frost in Eagle Pass?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 14 and a 90% chance by December 23.

Can it frost in Eagle Pass after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after March 2.

What growing zone is Eagle Pass?

Eagle Pass is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 78877. See growing zones in Texas.

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