Frost dates for 32096White Springs, FL
The average last spring frost in White Springs is February 24 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 287 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 24
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 287 days
Safer after Mar 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 34 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 19 · Mar 13 · Mar 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 12 | 256 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 24 · Mar 17 | Nov 16 · Dec 7 · Jan 6 | 287 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 2 · Feb 1 · Mar 2 | Dec 1 · Dec 28 · Jan 24 | 323 days | 91% |
Planting calendar for White Springs
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 24 – Apr 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 12 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 24 – Feb 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 13 – Jan 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Apr 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32096 is matched to the NOAA station White Springs 7N, FL, 11.2 km away, at 132 ft elevation (14 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Springs 7N, FL (used) | 132 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 7 |
| Live Oak, FL | 120 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| Lake City 2 E, FL | 195 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 28 |
| Jasper, FL | 147 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near White Springs
- Lake City, FL 32055 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
- Wellborn, FL 32094 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Live Oak, FL 32064 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- Jasper, FL 32052 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- Mc Alpin, FL 32062 · last Feb 20, first Dec 6
- O Brien, FL 32071 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Olustee, FL 32072 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
- Lulu, FL 32061 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in White Springs, FL?
- For ZIP code 32096, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the White Springs 7N, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 17.
- When is the first frost in White Springs, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32096?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 287 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.