Frost dates for 32437Ebro, FL
The average last spring frost in Ebro is February 25 and the average first fall frost is December 1, giving a typical growing season of about 280 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 25
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 1
- Growing season
- 280 days
Safer after Mar 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 11 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 28 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 18 · Mar 14 · Apr 1 | Nov 3 · Nov 18 · Dec 6 | 250 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 25 · Mar 19 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 2 | 280 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 4 · Feb 7 · Mar 9 | Nov 21 · Dec 23 · Jan 25 | 317 days | 92% |
Planting calendar for Ebro
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 25 – Apr 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Apr 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 14 – Jan 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Apr 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 21 – Dec 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32437 is matched to the NOAA station Nw Florida Beaches Intl Ap, FL, 13.6 km away, at 57 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nw Florida Beaches Intl Ap, FL (used) | 57 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Panama City 5N, FL | 5 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL | 21 ft | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL | 245 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Ebro
- Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · last Feb 15, first Dec 12
- Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 · last Feb 15, first Dec 12
- Panama City, FL 32409 · last Feb 15, first Dec 12
- Vernon, FL 32462 · last Mar 5, first Nov 21
- Freeport, FL 32439 · last Feb 5, first Dec 28
- Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Caryville, FL 32427 · last Mar 5, first Nov 21
- Lynn Haven, FL 32444 · last Feb 15, first Dec 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ebro, FL?
- For ZIP code 32437, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Nw Florida Beaches Intl Ap, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 19.
- When is the first frost in Ebro, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32437?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 280 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.