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Frost dates across Florida

Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 17 Florida cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.

Last spring frost, first fall frost, season length, and USDA zone by city in Florida
CityLast spring frostFirst fall frostSeason lengthZone
JacksonvilleFeb 1Jan 5about 338 days9b
MiamiJan 18Jan 13about 360 days11a
TampaJan 20Jan 12about 357 days10a
OrlandoJan 17Jan 13about 361 days10a
Saint PetersburgJan 17Jan 14about 362 days10b
HialeahJan 18Jan 13about 360 days11a
Port Saint LucieJan 22Jan 12about 355 days10a
TallahasseeMar 11Nov 21about 255 days9a
Cape CoralJan 16Jan 13about 362 days10b
Fort LauderdaleJan 22Jan 17about 360 days11a
Pembroke PinesJan 18Jan 13about 360 days10b
HollywoodJan 22Jan 17about 360 days11a
GainesvilleMar 3Dec 2about 274 days9a
Coral SpringsJan 22Jan 17about 360 days10b
Palm BayJan 20Jan 12about 357 days10a
ClearwaterJan 17Jan 14about 362 days10a
West Palm BeachJan 21Jan 15about 359 days10b

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