Frost dates for 33862Lake Placid, FL
The average last spring frost in Lake Placid is February 26 and the average first fall frost is December 22, giving a typical growing season of about 300 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 26
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 22
- Growing season
- 300 days
Safer after Mar 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 49 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 11 · Mar 19 · Apr 16 | Nov 11 · Dec 3 · Jan 2 | 264 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 26 · Mar 28 | Nov 27 · Dec 22 · Jan 27 | 300 days | 98% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 1 · Feb 4 · Mar 9 | Dec 6 · Jan 7 · Feb 8 | 333 days | 85% |
Planting calendar for Lake Placid
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 | Jan 26 – Apr 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Sep 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 21 – Oct 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Apr 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 28 – Nov 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Nov 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Dec 12 – Jan 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33862 is matched to the NOAA station Archbold Bio Stn, FL, 12.4 km away, at 140 ft elevation (8 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbold Bio Stn, FL (used) | 140 ft | Feb 26 | Dec 22 |
| Sebring 23 Sse, FL | 150 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 8 |
| Avon Park 2 W, FL | 154 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 8 |
| Brighton Rsvn, FL | 14 ft | Jan 31 | Jan 12 |
Frost dates near Lake Placid
- Lake Placid, FL 33852 · last Feb 26, first Dec 22
- Sebring, FL 33876 · last Jan 28, first Jan 8
- Venus, FL 33960 · last Feb 26, first Dec 22
- Lorida, FL 33857 · last Feb 26, first Dec 22
- Avon Park, FL 33826 · last Jan 28, first Jan 8
- Palmdale, FL 33944 · last Jan 27, first Jan 11
- Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 · last Feb 4, first Jan 8
- Okeechobee, FL 34972 · last Jan 31, first Jan 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Placid, FL?
- For ZIP code 33862, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Archbold Bio Stn, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 28.
- When is the first frost in Lake Placid, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 33862?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 300 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.