Frost dates for 32539Crestview, FL
The average last spring frost in Crestview is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 18 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 3 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 5 · Mar 25 | Nov 7 · Nov 24 · Dec 25 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crestview
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 18 – Apr 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32539 is matched to the NOAA station Crestview Bob Sikes Ap, FL, 3.8 km away, at 190 ft elevation (32 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Bob Sikes Ap, FL (used) | 190 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Niceville, FL | 60 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Florala Muni Ap, AL | 314 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
| De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL | 245 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Crestview
- Crestview, FL 32536 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Mossy Head, FL 32434 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Niceville, FL 32588 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Milligan, FL 32537 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Baker, FL 32531 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Laurel Hill, FL 32567 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Holt, FL 32564 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Paxton, FL 32538 · last Mar 4, first Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crestview, FL?
- For ZIP code 32539, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Crestview Bob Sikes Ap, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Crestview, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32539?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.