Frost dates for 32008Branford, FL
The average last spring frost in Branford is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 254 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 254 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 21 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 27 · Apr 14 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 231 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 16 | 254 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 23 · Feb 28 · Mar 22 | Nov 15 · Dec 6 · Jan 9 | 285 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Branford
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32008 is matched to the NOAA station Bell 4Nw, FL, 16.1 km away, at 30 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 4Nw, FL (used) | 30 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 22 |
| High Springs, FL | 65 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
| Mayo, FL | 65 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 25 |
| Live Oak, FL | 120 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
Frost dates near Branford
- O Brien, FL 32071 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Bell, FL 32619 · last Mar 14, first Nov 22
- Fort White, FL 32038 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Mc Alpin, FL 32062 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Mayo, FL 32066 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Wellborn, FL 32094 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Lake City, FL 32024 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
- Live Oak, FL 32060 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Branford, FL?
- For ZIP code 32008, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bell 4Nw, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Branford, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32008?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 254 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.