When to plant in Odessa, TX
USDA Zone 8bOdessa, Texas frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With about 246 frost-free days, Odessa supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Odessa, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ODESSA · 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 Odessa’s own odds, recorded at ODESSA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 24 | Apr 2 | Mar 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 |
| 32°F | Apr 9 | Mar 15 | Feb 25 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Mar 27 | Mar 3 | Feb 9 | Nov 7 | Nov 26 | Dec 13 |
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 Odessa, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 16 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.
Odessa planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Odessa, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Odessa is around March 15 (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 Odessa, TX?
The first fall frost in Odessa typically arrives around November 16 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Odessa in?
Odessa is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Odessa?
There are roughly 246 frost-free days in Odessa (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 15 to the first fall frost near November 16.
When should I plant tomatoes in Odessa?
In Odessa, start tomato seeds indoors around January 18–February 1, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 22 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Odessa · 15 km
- Midland · 27 km
- Andrews · 53 km
- Big Spring · 90 km
- Hobbs · 122 km
- Town of Pecos · 124 km
- Lovington · 151 km
- Snyder · 164 km
Frost dates recorded at ODESSA, 1 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 Odessa, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00416502. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/odessa.