When to plant in Pampa, TX
USDA Zone 7aPampa, Texas frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Pampa, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
PAMPA #2 · 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 Pampa’s own odds, recorded at PAMPA #2.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 6 | Apr 24 | Apr 9 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
| 32°F | Apr 29 | Apr 14 | Mar 28 | Oct 13 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 |
| 28°F | Apr 21 | Apr 4 | Mar 15 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 | Nov 18 |
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 Pampa, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 42 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.
Pampa planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Pampa, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Pampa is around April 14 (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 Pampa, TX?
Expect Pampa's first fall frost near October 28 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Pampa in?
Pampa is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Pampa?
There are roughly 197 frost-free days in Pampa (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 14 to the first fall frost near October 28.
When should I plant tomatoes in Pampa?
In Pampa, start tomato seeds indoors around February 17–March 3, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 21 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at PAMPA #2, 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 Pampa, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00416776. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/pampa.