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First and last freeze dates in Houston (Hobby Airport), TX
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Dec 10, and the last freeze of spring around Jan 26.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): no 32°F freeze recorded yet at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Dec 10Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
Jan 26Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
First and last freeze dates in Houston (Hobby Airport)
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Dec 10 | Nov 24 – Dec 23 | Nov 13 (2019) / Dec 26 (1998) | 60% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | Jan 26 | Jan 6 – Mar 5 | – | 80% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
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Source station: Houston William P Hobby Ap (USW00012918), elevation 43 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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