Frost dates for 33583Seffner, FL
Frost occurs in about 35% of years near Seffner, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Tampa Intl Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 35% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
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) | Dec 31 · Jan 29 · Feb 23 | Dec 14 · Jan 8 · Feb 8 | 344 days | 74% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 27 · Jan 20 · Feb 10 | Dec 23 · Jan 12 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 35% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 9% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33583 is matched to the NOAA station Tampa Intl Ap, FL, 14.1 km away, at 19 ft elevation (19 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Intl Ap, FL (used) | 19 ft | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| Tampa Bay Area Wfo, FL | 40 ft | Jan 20 | Jan 9 |
| St Petersburg, FL | 8 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 15 |
| St Petersburg Ap, FL | 8 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Seffner
- Riverview, FL 33568 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
- Tampa, FL 33630 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
- Gibsonton, FL 33534 · last Jan 20, first Jan 9
- Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · last Jan 20, first Jan 9
- Brandon, FL 33511 · last Jan 30, first Jan 6
- Sun City Center, FL 33571 · last Jan 20, first Jan 9
- Ruskin, FL 33575 · last Jan 20, first Jan 9
- Mango, FL 33550 · last Jan 30, first Jan 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Seffner, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 35% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Tampa Intl Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Seffner, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 35% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.