When to plant in Elgin, TX
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Elgin, Texas — all computed from Elgin's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 265 frost-free days, Elgin supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9a is warm enough that Elgin can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
ELGIN 1 N · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Elgin’s own odds, recorded at ELGIN 1 N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 6 | Mar 18 | Feb 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Nov 30 |
| 32°F | Mar 23 | Mar 4 | Feb 12 | Nov 5 | Nov 24 | Dec 13 |
| 28°F | Mar 13 | Feb 21 | Jan 18 | Nov 17 | Dec 9 | Jan 5 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Elgin, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Elgin planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Elgin, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Elgin is around March 4 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Elgin, TX?
Expect Elgin's first fall frost near November 24 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Elgin in?
Elgin is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Elgin?
There are roughly 265 frost-free days in Elgin (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 4 to the first fall frost near November 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Elgin?
In Elgin, start tomato seeds indoors around January 7–January 21, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 11 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Manor · 16 km
- Pflugerville · 23 km
- Hornsby Bend · 23 km
- Taylor · 25 km
- Hutto · 25 km
- Bastrop · 28 km
- Wells Branch · 29 km
- Round Rock · 32 km
Frost dates recorded at ELGIN 1 N, 2 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Elgin, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00412820. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/elgin.