Angleton, TX planting zone & frost dates
Angleton is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 29 and the first fall frost around December 31, for a growing season of about 333 days.
Planting calendar for Angleton
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 29) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Dec 4 – Dec 18 Transplant outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 Transplant outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 5 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 31).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Dec 27 | Jan 29 | Mar 10 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 1 | Dec 31 | Nov 26 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 10, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 26. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 19.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Angleton
- 77515 zone 9b
- 77516 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Lake Jackson zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Clute zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Freeport zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Alvin zone 9b, last frost Feb 14
- Sienna Plantation zone 9b, last frost Feb 15
- Fresno zone 9b, last frost Feb 15
- Santa Fe zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Pearland zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
Questions
What growing zone is Angleton, TX?
Angleton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Angleton?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Angleton is January 29. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 10.
When can I plant tomatoes in Angleton?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 5 – Feb 12. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Angleton 2 W, TX (USC00410257), 3.0 km (1.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 8 m, based on 19 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.