Frost dates for 32345Monticello, FL
The average last spring frost in Monticello is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 23, giving a typical growing season of about 262 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 23
- Growing season
- 262 days
Safer after Mar 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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 8 | Oct 26 · Nov 11 · Dec 2 | 235 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 7 · Mar 25 | Nov 3 · Nov 23 · Dec 22 | 262 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 19 · Mar 16 | Nov 16 · Dec 11 · Jan 15 | 294 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Monticello
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 13 – Dec 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32345 is matched to the NOAA station Monticello 5 Se, FL, 10.3 km away, at 98 ft elevation (135 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello 5 Se, FL (used) | 98 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Monticello 10 Sw, FL | 219 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 3 |
| Quitman 2 Nw, GA | 185 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
| Madison, FL | 120 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 29 |
Frost dates near Monticello
- Monticello, FL 32344 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Lloyd, FL 32337 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Lamont, FL 32336 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Wacissa, FL 32361 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Greenville, FL 32331 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Tallahassee, FL 32317 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Boston, GA 31626 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Dixie, GA 31629 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Monticello, FL?
- For ZIP code 32345, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Monticello 5 Se, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 25.
- When is the first frost in Monticello, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 23. 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 32345?
- 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.