Frost dates for 32009Bryceville, FL
The average last spring frost in Bryceville is February 28 and the average first fall frost is December 3, giving a typical growing season of about 280 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 28
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 3
- Growing season
- 280 days
Safer after Mar 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 11 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 30 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) | Feb 21 · Mar 16 · Apr 7 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 11 | 249 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 30 · Feb 28 · Mar 23 | Nov 11 · Dec 3 · Jan 7 | 280 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 4 · Feb 11 · Mar 8 | Nov 25 · Dec 27 · Feb 1 | 318 days | 92% |
Planting calendar for Bryceville
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 | Jan 28 – Apr 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Sep 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Apr 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Oct 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 9 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 23 – Dec 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32009 is matched to the NOAA station Jackson Whitehouse Nolf, FL, 11.5 km away, at 99 ft elevation (17 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Whitehouse Nolf, FL (used) | 99 ft | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
| Glen St Mary 1 W, FL | 128 ft | Mar 8 | Dec 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 33 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 7 |
| Jacksonville Nas, FL | 20 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
Frost dates near Bryceville
- Saint George, GA 31562 · last Feb 26, first Dec 7
- Jacksonville, FL 32234 · last Mar 8, first Dec 1
- Callahan, FL 32011 · last Feb 25, first Dec 7
- Macclenny, FL 32063 · last Mar 8, first Dec 1
- Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040 · last Mar 8, first Dec 1
- Hilliard, FL 32046 · last Feb 26, first Dec 7
- Sanderson, FL 32087 · last Mar 8, first Dec 1
- Orange Park, FL 32065 · last Feb 1, first Jan 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bryceville, FL?
- For ZIP code 32009, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jackson Whitehouse Nolf, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 23.
- When is the first frost in Bryceville, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32009?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 280 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.