Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 75844 — Grapeland, TX

ZIP code 75844 (Grapeland, Houston County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 13 and the first fall frost November 17.

Where ZIP 75844 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 13
First frostNov 17
2012 zone8b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Grapeland, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 13median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 17median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season251 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 24 and returns around November 30.

From the NOAA station Crockett, TX — 15 miles away, elevation 348 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 75844

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 22 – Oct 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 3 – Dec 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 13) and first fall frost (Nov 17) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 75844 came on Feb 3 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Grapeland, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75844 is Trawick — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Trawick fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 75844; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Grapeland, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days103days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights31nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,411base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 12 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 05 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation47.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 59 °F, low 36 °F 59°36° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 70 °F 91°70° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 72 °F 94°72° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° AugSeptember: average high 90 °F, low 66 °F 90°66° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° NovDecember: average high 61 °F, low 38 °F 61°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 JanFebruary: 3.80 in precipitation 3.8 FebMarch: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 AprMay: 4.79 in precipitation 4.8 MayJune: 5.05 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 2.53 in precipitation 2.5 JulAugust: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 AugSeptember: 3.64 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Crockett, TX (15 mi away); precipitation: Crockett, TX (15 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

758498b
Latexo, TX · 9 mi
758398b
Elkhart, TX · 10 mi
758018b
Palestine, TX · 17 mi
758358b
Crockett, TX · 17 mi
758589a
Ratcliff, TX · 20 mi
757728b
Maydelle, TX · 20 mi
758028b
Palestine, TX · 20 mi
757858b
Rusk, TX · 22 mi

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Questions about 75844

What planting zone is ZIP code 75844?

ZIP code 75844 (Grapeland, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Grapeland, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75844 is March 13; after April 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Crockett station.

When is the first frost in Grapeland, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75844 is November 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 251 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75844?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 16 – Jan 30 and set transplants outside around Mar 20 – Apr 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75844 get?

About 47.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Crockett station).

How hot do summers get in Grapeland, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 103 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75844 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Trawick at the center of ZIP 75844: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Grapeland, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75844 came on Feb 3 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Grapeland, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75844 is 14 h 12 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.