Frost dates for 32435Defuniak Springs, FL
The average last spring frost in Defuniak Springs is February 28 and the average first fall frost is November 28, giving a typical growing season of about 275 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 28
- Growing season
- 275 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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 17 · Apr 5 | Oct 31 · Nov 15 · Dec 5 | 244 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 3 · Feb 28 · Mar 22 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 26 | 275 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 10 · Feb 12 · Mar 11 | Nov 18 · Dec 16 · Jan 15 | 306 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Defuniak Springs
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 28 – Apr 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Apr 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 18 – Dec 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32435 is matched to the NOAA station De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL, 2.1 km away, at 245 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL (used) | 245 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| New Hope, FL | 105 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 20 |
| Crestview Bob Sikes Ap, FL | 190 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Florala Muni Ap, AL | 314 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
Frost dates near Defuniak Springs
- Argyle, FL 32422 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Mossy Head, FL 32434 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Westville, FL 32464 · last Mar 23, first Nov 7
- Freeport, FL 32439 · last Feb 5, first Dec 28
- Caryville, FL 32427 · last Mar 5, first Nov 21
- Paxton, FL 32538 · last Mar 4, first Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Defuniak Springs, FL?
- For ZIP code 32435, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Defuniak Springs, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32435?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 275 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.