Frost dates for 32060Live Oak, FL
The average last spring frost in Live Oak is February 20 and the average first fall frost is December 6, giving a typical growing season of about 292 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 20
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 6
- Growing season
- 292 days
Safer after Mar 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 33 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 15 · Mar 13 · Apr 6 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 14 | 257 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 20 · Mar 19 | Nov 14 · Dec 6 · Jan 8 | 292 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 28 · Jan 31 · Mar 3 | Nov 30 · Dec 29 · Jan 27 | 325 days | 87% |
Planting calendar for Live Oak
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 20 – Mar 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Apr 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 9 – Jan 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Feb 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 5 – Sep 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Apr 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Oct 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 12 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Feb 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 26 – Dec 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32060 is matched to the NOAA station Live Oak, FL, 14 km away, at 120 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak, FL (used) | 120 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| Mayo, FL | 65 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 25 |
| White Springs 7N, FL | 132 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 7 |
| Jasper, FL | 147 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Live Oak
- Mc Alpin, FL 32062 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Live Oak, FL 32064 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Wellborn, FL 32094 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- O Brien, FL 32071 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Mayo, FL 32066 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Day, FL 32013 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Branford, FL 32008 · last Mar 14, first Nov 22
- White Springs, FL 32096 · last Feb 24, first Dec 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Live Oak, FL?
- For ZIP code 32060, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Live Oak, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 19.
- When is the first frost in Live Oak, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32060?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 292 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.