Frost dates for 32064Live 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 32064 is matched to the NOAA station Live Oak, FL, 2 km away, at 120 ft elevation (18 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 |
| White Springs 7N, FL | 132 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 7 |
| Jasper, FL | 147 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 22 |
| Mayo, FL | 65 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 25 |
Frost dates near Live Oak
- Live Oak, FL 32060 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Mc Alpin, FL 32062 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Wellborn, FL 32094 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- White Springs, FL 32096 · last Feb 24, first Dec 7
- Jasper, FL 32052 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- O Brien, FL 32071 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Lee, FL 32059 · last Mar 5, first Nov 29
- Day, FL 32013 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Live Oak, FL?
- For ZIP code 32064, 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 32064?
- 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.