When to plant in Mount Pleasant, TX
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Mount Pleasant, Texas — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Mount Pleasant, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
MT PLEASANT · 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 Mount Pleasant’s own odds, recorded at MT PLEASANT.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 24 | Apr 7 | Mar 16 | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 14 |
| 32°F | Apr 13 | Mar 24 | Mar 3 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 | Nov 29 |
| 28°F | Mar 31 | Mar 8 | Feb 17 | Nov 2 | Nov 19 | Dec 12 |
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 Mount Pleasant, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 35 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.
Mount Pleasant planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Mount Pleasant, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, TX?
Expect Mount Pleasant's first fall frost near November 7 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Mount Pleasant in?
Mount Pleasant is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Mount Pleasant?
There are roughly 228 frost-free days in Mount Pleasant (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 24 to the first fall frost near November 7.
When should I plant tomatoes in Mount Pleasant?
In Mount Pleasant, 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 MT PLEASANT, 3 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 Mount Pleasant, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00416108. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/mount-pleasant.