Frost dates for ZIP 77662 (Vidor, TX)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Beaumont City, TX (7 miles away).
- Average last spring frostFeb 1450% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 450% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)299 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9a20 to 25°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
72°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 72°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Beaumont (18 mi).
4-inch depth
74°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 73°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Beaumont (18 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 77662 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 74°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): window open as soil cools through the 70s and 60s.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Southeast (warm, humid). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Centipedegrass (warm-season): Spring: Not before mid-May (NC State); after full green-up (about Apr 1 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Optional mid-summer feeding, especially on sandy coastal soils. Avoid: Early-spring feeding, frequent feeding and liming unless a soil test calls for it (centipede decline).
Plant now
- Lettuce: fall sowing Sep 25–Oct 23
- Lettuce: fall transplant Oct 9–30
- Spinach: fall sowing Oct 9–30
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Arugula: fall sowing Oct 9–Nov 6
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Cilantro: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Dill: fall sowing Oct 9–23
- Strawberry (plants): fall transplant Sep 25–Oct 23
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Your average first frost is Dec 4: skip heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before it, because new growth may not harden off in time.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 17 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Feb 14 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 11 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Nov 13 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 4 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 7 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Mar 1 | Nov 22 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 28 | Dec 28 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 77662
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Feb 14) and first fall frost (Dec 4). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) | Aug 7–Sep 4 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Dec 6–20 | Feb 28–Mar 14 (transplant) | Aug 14–Sep 4 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Dec 6–20 | Feb 28–Mar 14 (transplant) | Aug 14–Sep 4 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Jan 24–Feb 14 (transplant) Jan 17–Feb 28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–30 (transplant) Sep 25–Oct 23 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Jan 3–24 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–30 (sowing) |
| Kale | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) Jan 17–31 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–Oct 9 (transplant) Aug 28–Sep 25 (sowing) |
| Collards | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Jan 17–Feb 14 (transplant) Jan 17–Feb 14 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–Oct 9 (transplant) Aug 28–Sep 25 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Dec 6–20 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | Aug 28–Sep 25 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Dec 6–20 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | Aug 28–Sep 25 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Dec 6–20 | Jan 31–Feb 14 (transplant) | Aug 28–Sep 25 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 22–Dec 6 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | Aug 14–Sep 4 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 20–Jan 3 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) Jan 17–31 (sow outdoors) | Sep 25–Oct 9 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Jan 17–31 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Jan 17–Feb 14 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Jan 17–Feb 7 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Jan 3–17 | Jan 31–Feb 21 (transplant) Jan 31–Feb 28 (sow outdoors) | Sep 25–Oct 9 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Jan 17–Feb 14 (sow outdoors) | Sep 25–Oct 9 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 24–Feb 21 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–25 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Jan 10–Feb 21 (sow outdoors) | Oct 23–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Jan 17–Feb 7 (sow outdoors) | Sep 25–Oct 9 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 24–Feb 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Dec 20–Jan 17 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–25 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 22–Dec 6 | Jan 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Jan 3–31 (sow outdoors) | Sep 25–Oct 9 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 22–Dec 6 | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Oct 23–Nov 20 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Jan 3–17 (transplant) | Oct 23–Nov 20 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | Aug 14–28 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Mar 7–21 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–25 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 28–Mar 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Mar 7–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Jan 17–24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–25 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Jan 17–24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | Sep 11–25 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Jan 17–24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Jan 17–24 | Feb 28–Mar 14 (transplant) Feb 28–Mar 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Jan 17–24 | Feb 28–Mar 14 (transplant) Feb 28–Mar 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Jan 3–17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 (transplant) Feb 28–Mar 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 22–Dec 6 | Feb 21–28 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Jan 3–17 | Feb 21–Mar 7 (transplant) Feb 21–Mar 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 31–Feb 28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Dec 6–20 | Jan 31–Feb 14 (transplant) Jan 24–Feb 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Feb 14–28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 9–23 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Feb 14–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Jan 17–31 (transplant) | Sep 25–Oct 23 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Texas A&M AgriLife trials name plants that handle Texas conditions: the Texas Superstar® list and the low-care roses from AgriLife trials. Plant frost-tender annuals after February 14 here (the average last frost). More on plants for Texas. Not affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Beaumont City, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00410611), elevation 20 ft, 7.4 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton, TX | 11 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| Port Arthur SE Tx AP, TX | 16 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Orange 9 N, TX | 17 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 14 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 77662
When is the last frost in 77662?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 77662 is February 14. For a more cautious planting date, use March 11, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 77662?
The average first fall freeze is December 4. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 13.
What hardiness zone is 77662?
ZIP 77662 is in USDA zone 9a (20 to 25°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 77662 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
Nearby ZIP codes
77703 Beaumont 77708 Beaumont 77701 Beaumont 77702 Beaumont 77706 Beaumont 77657 Lumberton 77630 Orange 77707 Beaumont
Other ZIP codes in Orange County
77611 77630 77632 All Orange County frost dates · Texas frost dates
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