Frost dates for 32140Florahome, FL
The average last spring frost in Florahome is January 31 and the average first fall frost is January 4, giving a typical growing season of about 337 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 31
- Average first fall frost
- Jan 4
- Growing season
- 337 days
Safer after Feb 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 62 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) | Jan 19 · Feb 16 · Mar 15 | Nov 29 · Dec 20 · Jan 16 | 305 days | 98% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 2 · Jan 31 · Feb 28 | Dec 7 · Jan 4 · Feb 1 | 337 days | 83% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 26 · Jan 21 · Feb 19 | Dec 15 · Jan 12 · Feb 7 | 365 days | 46% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32140 is matched to the NOAA station Federal Pt, FL, 31.2 km away, at 5 ft elevation (123 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pt, FL (used) | 5 ft | Jan 31 | Jan 4 |
| Starke, FL | 150 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 24 |
| Orange Springs 2Ssw, FL | 50 ft | Mar 1 | Dec 7 |
| Hastings 4Ne, FL | 10 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 30 |
Frost dates near Florahome
- Grandin, FL 32138 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Putnam Hall, FL 32185 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Lake Geneva, FL 32160 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Keystone Heights, FL 32656 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Interlachen, FL 32148 · last Mar 1, first Dec 7
- Hollister, FL 32147 · last Jan 31, first Jan 4
- Melrose, FL 32666 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Palatka, FL 32177 · last Jan 31, first Jan 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Florahome, FL?
- For ZIP code 32140, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Federal Pt, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 28.
- When is the first frost in Florahome, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is January 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32140?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 337 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.