Frost dates for 32330Greensboro, FL
The average last spring frost in Greensboro is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 256 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 256 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (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 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 14 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Dec 1 | 230 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 13 · Mar 31 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 17 | 256 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 30 · Feb 28 · Mar 20 | Nov 16 · Dec 10 · Jan 11 | 289 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Greensboro
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32330 is matched to the NOAA station Quincy 3 Ssw, FL, 15.6 km away, at 245 ft elevation (31 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy 3 Ssw, FL (used) | 245 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
| Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA | 190 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Tallahassee Ap, FL | 55 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 23 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 63 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Greensboro
- Gretna, FL 32332 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Quincy, FL 32351 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Chattahoochee, FL 32324 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Hosford, FL 32334 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Sneads, FL 32460 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Bristol, FL 32321 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Telogia, FL 32360 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Midway, FL 32343 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Greensboro, FL?
- For ZIP code 32330, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Quincy 3 Ssw, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Greensboro, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32330?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 256 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.