Beaumont, Texas planting calendar and frost dates
Beaumont is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost typically comes around February 14 and the first fall frost around December 4, giving about 299 frost-free days a year.
- Typical last frost
- February 14
- Typical first frost
- December 4
- Frost-free season
- 299 days
Frost dates in Beaumont
Last spring frost
- January 17Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- February 14Typical: a later frost in half of years
- March 11Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 13Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- December 4Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- New yearLate: in about 1 year in 10, the first frost waits until after December 31
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 299 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around January 28 and returns around December 28.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaumont City, 0.8 miles N of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Beaumont
January
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, cabbages, cantaloupes, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, ranunculus, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelons
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, turnips, wildflowers
February
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme
March
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: basil, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
April
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, okra, peanuts, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, zinnias, zoysiagrass
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
August
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes
September
Plant for fall: bearded irises, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, radishes, snapdragons, spinach, sweet corn, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
October
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lettuce, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
November
Start indoors: broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, saffron, tall fescue, tulips
December
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Beaumont
All 7 of Beaumont's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Beaumont City, so the dates on this page apply across the city. The hardiness zone is 9a in 77703, 77706, 77708, 77713, and 9b in 77701, 77705, 77707.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77701 | 9b | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77703 | 9a | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77705 | 9b | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77706 | 9a | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77707 | 9b | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77708 | 9a | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 77713 | 9a | Beaumont City, 0.8 mi N | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
Planting dates for popular crops in Beaumont
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 to 20 | Mar 3 to 17 | Aug 21 to 28 |
| Strawberries | — | Jan 3 to 17 | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 20 to Jan 3 | Feb 7 to 21 | Sep 4 to Oct 9 |
| Cilantro | Jan 3 to 17 | Feb 14 to 21 | — |
| Basil | Jan 13 to 27 | Mar 3 to 10 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24 to 31 | Aug 14 to 21 |
| Garlic | — | Jan 3 to 17 | Dec 4 to 18 |
| Onions | Oct 25 to Dec 6 | Jan 17 to 31 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 to 17 | Mar 3 to 17 | Sep 4 to 18 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 3 to 17 | Mar 3 to 17 | — |
| Peppers | Dec 16 to Jan 13 | Mar 3 to 17 | Aug 14 to Sep 11 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 24 to Feb 14 | Sep 11 to Oct 2 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 27 to Apr 3 | — |
| Watermelons | Jan 27 to Feb 10 | Mar 3 to 17 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Feb 14 to 28 | Aug 28 to Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 3 to 17 | Sep 11 to 18 |
| Zucchini | Feb 3 to 17 | Mar 3 to 17 | Sep 11 to 25 |
| Broccoli | Nov 29 to Dec 20 | Jan 17 to 31 | Sep 18 to Oct 16 |
| Peas | — | Jan 3 to 17 | Sep 11 to 25 |
| Spinach | Jan 3 to 10 | Feb 7 to 21 | Sep 25 to Oct 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 14 to Mar 7 | — |
| Zinnias | Mar 25 to Apr 1 | Apr 22 to May 6 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Oct 23 to Dec 18 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Oct 23 to Dec 4 |
| Grass Seed | — | Jan 3 to 17 | Oct 23 to Nov 6 |
Nearby cities
- Port Arthur, TX zone 9b, last frost Feb 14
- Baytown, TX zone 9b, last frost Feb 20
- Lake Charles, LA zone 9a, last frost Feb 14
- Texas City, TX zone 10a
- Pasadena, TX zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- League City, TX zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
Planting in TexasAbout zone 9bPrintable calendar for Beaumont
Questions
When is the last frost in Beaumont?
Around February 14 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Beaumont City. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after March 11.
What planting zone is Beaumont in?
USDA hardiness zone 9b (2023 map), with parts of the city in zone 9a. The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Beaumont?
Start seeds indoors January 6 to 20 and set plants out March 3 to 17; the safest date to plant out is after March 11.
When is the first frost in Beaumont?
Around December 4 in a typical year, and before November 13 about 1 year in 10.