Frost dates for 32052Jasper, FL
The average last spring frost in Jasper is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 258 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 258 days
Safer after Mar 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 24 · Apr 11 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 30 | 233 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 11 · Mar 30 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 15 | 258 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 22 · Mar 17 | Nov 16 · Dec 7 · Jan 11 | 293 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Jasper
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32052 is matched to the NOAA station Jasper, FL, 2.5 km away, at 147 ft elevation (19 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper, FL (used) | 147 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 22 |
| White Springs 7N, FL | 132 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 7 |
| Live Oak, FL | 120 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| Madison, FL | 120 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 29 |
Frost dates near Jasper
- Jennings, FL 32053 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- White Springs, FL 32096 · last Feb 24, first Dec 7
- Live Oak, FL 32064 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Statenville, GA 31648 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- Lake Park, GA 31636 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
- Lee, FL 32059 · last Mar 5, first Nov 29
- Wellborn, FL 32094 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Lake City, FL 32055 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Jasper, FL?
- For ZIP code 32052, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jasper, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 30.
- When is the first frost in Jasper, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32052?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 258 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.