Beaumont, TX Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Beaumont between Jan 31 and Feb 12. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Mar 8 and Oct 4. The last spring frost usually comes around Feb 14. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Beaumont
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Jan 31 – Feb 12 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Mar 8 – Oct 29 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Mar 8 – Oct 4 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Beaumont. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Beaumont
- JanuaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- OctoberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & pluggingFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Beaumont by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 53°F and peaks in August at 85°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Jan 31.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53°F | 58°F | 64°F | 69°F | 77°F | 82°F | 84°F | 85°F | 81°F | 73°F | 63°F | 57°F |
Beaumont lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Beaumont reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 11 (2017) and as late as Feb 24 (2021): 44 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature. Between the typical last spring frost (Feb 14) and first fall frost (Dec 12), the growing season lasts about 301 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 29 | Feb 22 | Dec 15 |
| 2024 | Jan 24 | Jan 21 | — |
| 2023 | Feb 6 | — | — |
| 2022 | Feb 10 | Feb 14 | Dec 23 |
| 2021 | Feb 24 | Feb 21 | — |
| 2020 | Feb 23 | — | — |
| 2019 | Feb 2 | Mar 6 | Nov 13 |
| 2018 | Jan 22 | Jan 19 | Nov 15 |
| 2017 | Jan 11 | Jan 9 | Dec 9 |
| 2016 | Jan 15 | — | Dec 19 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Beaumont. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Beaumont?
In a typical year, between Jan 31 and Feb 12. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Beaumont?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Mar 8 – Oct 4, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Beaumont?
The median last spring frost is Feb 14 and the median first fall frost is Dec 12 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Beaumont?
About 301 days, from the median last spring frost on Feb 14 to the median first fall frost on Dec 12 (2016–2025).
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- Lake Charles, LA 55 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 1 – Feb 16
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- Shreveport, LA 171 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 6 – Mar 1
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