Frost dates for 32572Milton, FL
The average last spring frost in Milton is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 19, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 19
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Apr 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 5 · Mar 28 · Apr 14 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 225 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 14 · Apr 4 | Nov 4 · Nov 19 · Dec 8 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 12 · Dec 2 · Jan 4 | 283 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Milton
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 9 – Dec 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32572 is matched to the NOAA station Whiting Fld Nas, FL, 7.1 km away, at 199 ft elevation (48 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting Fld Nas, FL (used) | 199 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 19 |
| Whiting Field Nas South, FL | 178 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 27 |
| Milton Exp Stn, FL | 217 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 13 |
| Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL | 102 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
Frost dates near Milton
- Milton, FL 32570 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Bagdad, FL 32530 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Pensacola, FL 32514 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Gonzalez, FL 32560 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Cantonment, FL 32533 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Jay, FL 32565 · last Mar 15, first Nov 13
- Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Navarre, FL 32566 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Milton, FL?
- For ZIP code 32572, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Whiting Fld Nas, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 4.
- When is the first frost in Milton, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32572?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.