Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Pearland, Texas

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Houston Clover Field, 5.5 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostJan 31
First fall frostDec 27
328 frost-free days
Last spring frostJan 311 year in 10 after Mar 5
First fall frostDec 271 year in 10 by Nov 28
Growing season328 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 9b25 to 30°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Pearland in the next 7 nights?

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

Tonight: forecast low 62°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 Pearland

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Houston Clover 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 Jan 23 · Feb 21 · Mar 18 Nov 13 · Dec 3 · Jan 2 287 days
32°F freeze Jan 1 · Jan 31 · Mar 5 Nov 28 · Dec 27 · Jan 28 328 days
28°F hard freeze Dec 22 · Jan 18 · Feb 20 Dec 14 · Jan 8 · Feb 4 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012975. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Houston Clover 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 Pearland, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Houston Clover Field (station USW00012975, elevation 44 ft), 5.5 mi from Pearland. 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 Pearland

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Manvel, TX 5.6 mi Jan 31 Dec 27
Friendswood, TX 8.1 mi Jan 31 Dec 27
South Houston, TX 9.3 mi Jan 30 Dec 28
Iowa Colony, TX 9.9 mi Jan 31 Dec 27
Alvin, TX 11 mi Feb 14 Dec 5
Pasadena, TX 12 mi Jan 30 Dec 28
Webster, TX 12 mi Jan 31 Dec 14
Missouri City, TX 13 mi Feb 15 Dec 6
West University Place, TX 13 mi Feb 2 Dec 25
Bellaire, TX 13 mi Feb 2 Dec 25

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Pearland?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pearland is around January 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 1.

When is the first frost in Pearland?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 28 and a 90% chance by January 28.

Can it frost in Pearland 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 February 21.

What growing zone is Pearland?

Pearland 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 77584. See growing zones in Texas.

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