Frost dates for 32628Cross City, FL
The average last spring frost in Cross City is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 268 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 268 days
Safer after Mar 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 25 · Mar 21 · Apr 10 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 239 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 6 · Mar 5 · Mar 27 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 30 | 268 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 12 · Feb 13 · Mar 12 | Nov 18 · Dec 14 · Jan 19 | 303 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Cross City
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32628 is matched to the NOAA station Cross City Ap, FL, 9.5 km away, at 38 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross City Ap, FL (used) | 38 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 26 |
| Cross City 1 E, FL | 42 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 26 |
| Bell 4Nw, FL | 30 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 22 |
| Usher Twr, FL | 33 ft | Feb 28 | Dec 2 |
Frost dates near Cross City
- Steinhatchee, FL 32359 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Old Town, FL 32680 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Salem, FL 32356 · last Mar 4, first Nov 26
- Suwannee, FL 32692 · last Feb 28, first Dec 2
- Chiefland, FL 32626 · last Feb 28, first Dec 2
- Bell, FL 32619 · last Mar 14, first Nov 22
- Trenton, FL 32693 · last Mar 14, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cross City, FL?
- For ZIP code 32628, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cross City Ap, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 27.
- When is the first frost in Cross City, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. 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 32628?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 268 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.