Frost dates for 32201Jacksonville, FL
The average last spring frost in Jacksonville is February 25 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 288 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 25
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 288 days
Safer after Mar 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 35 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 · Apr 1 | Nov 7 · Nov 22 · Dec 13 | 256 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 25 · Mar 19 | Nov 17 · Dec 7 · Jan 10 | 288 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 4 · Feb 4 · Mar 4 | Nov 29 · Jan 2 · Feb 3 | 325 days | 87% |
Planting calendar for Jacksonville
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 25 – Apr 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Apr 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 14 – Jan 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Apr 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32201 is matched to the NOAA station Jacksonville, FL, 10.8 km away, at 33 ft elevation (10 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL (used) | 33 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 7 |
| Jacksonville Craig Muni Ap, FL | 41 ft | Feb 9 | Dec 31 |
| Jacksonville Nas, FL | 20 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| Jackson Whitehouse Nolf, FL | 99 ft | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
Frost dates near Jacksonville
- Jacksonville, FL 32208 · last Feb 25, first Dec 7
- Callahan, FL 32011 · last Feb 25, first Dec 7
- Orange Park, FL 32067 · last Feb 1, first Jan 5
- Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · last Feb 1, first Jan 5
- Yulee, FL 32097 · last Feb 25, first Dec 7
- Neptune Beach, FL 32266 · last Jan 31, first Jan 10
- Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · last Jan 31, first Jan 10
- Bryceville, FL 32009 · last Feb 28, first Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Jacksonville, FL?
- For ZIP code 32201, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jacksonville, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 19.
- When is the first frost in Jacksonville, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32201?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 288 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.