Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Hitchcock, Texas

Most years have no 32°F freeze at Galveston Scholes Field, 8.9 mi away (close match), according to NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

Freezes are rare here
Last spring frostRarefewer than half of years
First fall frostRarefewer than half of years
Growing season365 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 9b25 to 30°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Hitchcock in the next 7 nights?

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

Tonight: forecast low 63°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 Hitchcock

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Galveston Scholes Field, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.

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 Dec 30 · Jan 30 · Mar 2 Dec 1 · Dec 26 · Jan 23 334 days
32°F freeze Dec 21 · Jan 18 · Feb 18 Dec 13 · Jan 7 · Feb 7 365 days
28°F hard freeze Dec 17 · Jan 9 · Feb 11 Dec 15 · Jan 8 · Feb 8 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012923. The median 32°F growing season here is the whole year: most years have no freeze. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Galveston Scholes Field

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 Hitchcock, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Galveston Scholes Field (station USW00012923, elevation 5 ft), 8.9 mi from Hitchcock. 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 Hitchcock

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
La Marque, TX 6.2 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Galveston, TX 6.8 mi rare rare
Santa Fe, TX 9.3 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Dickinson, TX 12 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Texas City, TX 12 mi Jan 25 Jan 1
League City, TX 16 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Alvin, TX 16 mi Feb 14 Dec 5
Webster, TX 19 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Nassau Bay, TX 19 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Friendswood, TX 19 mi Jan 31 Dec 27

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Hitchcock?

Hitchcock doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.

When is the first frost in Hitchcock?

Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.

Can it frost in Hitchcock 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 January 30.

What growing zone is Hitchcock?

Hitchcock is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 77563. See growing zones in Texas.

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