Frost dates for 32328Eastpoint, FL
The average last spring frost in Eastpoint is February 20 and the average first fall frost is December 13, giving a typical growing season of about 299 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 20
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 13
- Growing season
- 299 days
Safer after Mar 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 40 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 8 · Mar 4 · Mar 21 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 28 | 269 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 20 · Mar 12 | Nov 17 · Dec 13 · Jan 16 | 299 days | 98% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 1 · Feb 5 · Mar 1 | Dec 1 · Jan 1 · Feb 3 | 326 days | 85% |
Planting calendar for Eastpoint
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 20 – Mar 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Apr 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 9 – Jan 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Feb 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 12 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Apr 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 19 – Oct 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Nov 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Feb 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Oct 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Dec 3 – Jan 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32328 is matched to the NOAA station Apalachicola Airport, FL, 19.9 km away, at 20 ft elevation (20 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola Airport, FL (used) | 20 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 13 |
| Apalachicola Ap, FL | 19 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 18 |
| Panacea 1 S, FL | 6 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| Wewahitchka, FL | 42 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 29 |
Frost dates near Eastpoint
- Apalachicola, FL 32329 · last Feb 20, first Dec 13
- Carrabelle, FL 32322 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Lanark Village, FL 32323 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Sumatra, FL 32335 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 · last Feb 15, first Dec 18
- Sopchoppy, FL 32358 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Panacea, FL 32346 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Wewahitchka, FL 32465 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eastpoint, FL?
- For ZIP code 32328, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Apalachicola Airport, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 12.
- When is the first frost in Eastpoint, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 13. 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 32328?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 299 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.