Frost dates for 32430Clarksville, FL
The average last spring frost in Clarksville is March 1 and the average first fall frost is November 29, giving a typical growing season of about 271 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 29
- Growing season
- 271 days
Safer after Mar 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 26 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 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Oct 29 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 244 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 1 · Mar 20 | Nov 7 · Nov 29 · Dec 29 | 271 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 13 · Feb 15 · Mar 10 | Nov 19 · Dec 15 · Jan 18 | 303 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Clarksville
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 29 – Apr 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – May 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Apr 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 5 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 19 – Dec 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32430 is matched to the NOAA station Wewahitchka, FL, 26.5 km away, at 42 ft elevation (47 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wewahitchka, FL (used) | 42 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 29 |
| Panama City 5N, FL | 5 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL | 21 ft | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| Marianna Muni Ap, FL | 113 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
Frost dates near Clarksville
- Wewahitchka, FL 32449 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Blountstown, FL 32424 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Altha, FL 32421 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Bristol, FL 32321 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
- Fountain, FL 32438 · last Mar 5, first Nov 21
- Youngstown, FL 32466 · last Feb 15, first Dec 12
- Marianna, FL 32448 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Telogia, FL 32360 · last Mar 1, first Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Clarksville, FL?
- For ZIP code 32430, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wewahitchka, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 20.
- When is the first frost in Clarksville, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32430?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 271 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.