When to plant in Sugar Land, TX
USDA Zone 9bSugar Land, Texas frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
A generous ~307-day season lets Sugar Land gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9b is warm enough that Sugar Land can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
SUGAR LAND · 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 Sugar Land’s own odds, recorded at SUGAR LAND.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 25 | Mar 2 | Feb 2 | Nov 9 | Nov 29 | Dec 20 |
| 32°F | Mar 11 | Feb 9 | Jan 13 | Nov 19 | Dec 13 | Jan 13 |
| 28°F | Feb 28 | Jan 28 | Dec 26 | Nov 30 | Jan 1 | Feb 2 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Sugar Land, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 12 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.
Sugar Land planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Sugar Land, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Sugar Land is around February 9 (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 Sugar Land, TX?
The first fall frost in Sugar Land typically arrives around December 13 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Sugar Land in?
Sugar Land is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Sugar Land?
There are roughly 307 frost-free days in Sugar Land (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 9 to the first fall frost near December 13.
When should I plant tomatoes in Sugar Land?
In Sugar Land, start tomato seeds indoors around December 15–December 29, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 16 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Stafford · 8 km
- Four Corners · 9 km
- Missouri City · 10 km
- Pecan Grove · 10 km
- Mission Bend · 12 km
- Richmond · 12 km
- Fresno · 17 km
- Sienna · 17 km
Frost dates recorded at SUGAR LAND, 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 Sugar Land, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00418728. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/sugar-land.