Frost dates for 32333Havana, FL
The average last spring frost in Havana is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 250 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 250 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 9 · Mar 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 25 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Nov 3 · Nov 17 · Dec 9 | 250 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 14 · Dec 2 · Jan 5 | 279 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Havana
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32333 is matched to the NOAA station Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA, 30.7 km away, at 190 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA (used) | 190 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Quincy 3 Ssw, FL | 245 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
| Tallahassee Ap, FL | 55 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 23 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 63 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Havana
- Midway, FL 32343 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Tallahassee, FL 32313 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Attapulgus, GA 39815 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Quincy, FL 32352 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Calvary, GA 39829 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Gretna, FL 32332 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Fowlstown, GA 39852 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Climax, GA 39834 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Havana, FL?
- For ZIP code 32333, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Havana, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. 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 32333?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 250 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.