Frost dates for 33607Tampa, FL
Frost occurs in about 35% of years near Tampa, 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 33607 is matched to the NOAA station Tampa Intl Ap, FL, 5 km away, at 19 ft elevation (17 ft lower 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 |
| St Petersburg Intl Ap, FL | 11 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 14 |
| St Petersburg Ap, FL | 8 ft | — | — |
| St Petersburg, FL | 8 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 15 |
Frost dates near Tampa
- Tampa, FL 33609 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
- Riverview, FL 33568 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
- Seffner, FL 33583 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33716 · last Jan 17, first Jan 14
- Gibsonton, FL 33534 · last Jan 20, first Jan 9
- Mango, FL 33550 · last Jan 30, first Jan 6
- Brandon, FL 33510 · last Jan 30, first Jan 6
- Lutz, FL 33549 · last Jan 20, first Jan 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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.