Frost dates for 33888Winter Haven, FL
Frost occurs in about 33% of years near Winter Haven, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 33% 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 25 · Feb 24 | Dec 15 · Jan 8 · Feb 3 | 344 days | 76% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 30 · Jan 15 · Feb 7 | Dec 25 · Jan 10 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 33% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 10% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33888 is matched to the NOAA station Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, FL, 5.3 km away, at 146 ft elevation (21 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, FL (used) | 146 ft | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 145 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 9 |
| Mtn Lake, FL | 125 ft | Feb 4 | Jan 4 |
| Bartow 1Se, FL | 111 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 7 |
Frost dates near Winter Haven
- Winter Haven, FL 33883 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Eagle Lake, FL 33839 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Lakeshore, FL 33854 · last Feb 4, first Jan 4
- Lake Alfred, FL 33850 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 · last Feb 4, first Jan 4
- Dundee, FL 33838 · last Feb 4, first Jan 4
- Auburndale, FL 33823 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Alturas, FL 33820 · last Feb 4, first Jan 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Winter Haven, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 33% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Winter Haven, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 33% 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.