Frost dates for 32322Carrabelle, FL
The average last spring frost in Carrabelle is March 8 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 262 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 262 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 1 · Mar 21 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 22 · Dec 20 | 262 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 27 · Feb 26 · Mar 19 | Nov 15 · Dec 11 · Jan 14 | 289 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Carrabelle
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 5 – Apr 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – May 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Apr 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32322 is matched to the NOAA station Panacea 1 S, FL, 20.5 km away, at 6 ft elevation (10 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panacea 1 S, FL (used) | 6 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| Apalachicola Airport, FL | 20 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 13 |
| Apalachicola Ap, FL | 19 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 18 |
| Wewahitchka, FL | 42 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 29 |
Frost dates near Carrabelle
- Lanark Village, FL 32323 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Eastpoint, FL 32328 · last Feb 20, first Dec 13
- Sopchoppy, FL 32358 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Panacea, FL 32346 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Sumatra, FL 32335 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Apalachicola, FL 32329 · last Feb 20, first Dec 13
- Crawfordville, FL 32326 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Saint Marks, FL 32355 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Carrabelle, FL?
- For ZIP code 32322, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Panacea 1 S, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Carrabelle, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32322?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 262 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.