When to plant in Lubbock, TX
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lubbock, Texas — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Lubbock, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
LUBBOCK WFO · 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 Lubbock’s own odds, recorded at LUBBOCK WFO.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 23 | Apr 7 | Mar 19 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Mar 24 | Mar 4 | Oct 28 | Nov 11 | Nov 26 |
| 28°F | Apr 1 | Mar 8 | Feb 20 | Nov 4 | Nov 21 | Dec 6 |
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 Lubbock, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 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.
Lubbock planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lubbock, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Lubbock is around March 24 (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 Lubbock, TX?
The first fall frost in Lubbock typically arrives around November 11 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Lubbock in?
Lubbock is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Lubbock?
There are roughly 232 frost-free days in Lubbock (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 24 to the first fall frost near November 11.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lubbock?
In Lubbock, start tomato seeds indoors around January 27–February 10, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 31 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at LUBBOCK WFO, 4 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 Lubbock, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00415409. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/lubbock.