Frost dates for 32307Tallahassee, FL
The average last spring frost in Tallahassee is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 255 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 255 days
Safer after Mar 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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) | Mar 5 · Mar 25 · Apr 15 | Oct 24 · Nov 9 · Dec 1 | 228 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 11 · Mar 30 | Nov 3 · Nov 21 · Dec 14 | 255 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 25 · Mar 17 | Nov 15 · Dec 6 · Jan 9 | 290 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Tallahassee
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 | Feb 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32307 is matched to the NOAA station Tallahassee, FL, 5 km away, at 63 ft elevation (75 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL (used) | 63 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Tallahassee Ap, FL | 55 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 23 |
| Monticello 10 Sw, FL | 219 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 3 |
| Quincy 3 Ssw, FL | 245 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Tallahassee
- Tallahassee, FL 32302 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Woodville, FL 32362 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Midway, FL 32343 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Havana, FL 32333 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Crawfordville, FL 32327 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Lloyd, FL 32337 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Wacissa, FL 32361 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Saint Marks, FL 32355 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tallahassee, FL?
- For ZIP code 32307, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tallahassee, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 30.
- When is the first frost in Tallahassee, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32307?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 255 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.