Frost dates for 33917North Fort Myers, FL
Frost occurs in about 14% of years near North Fort Myers, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 14% 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 21 · Feb 15 | Dec 23 · Jan 12 · Feb 6 | 365 days | 49% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 1 · Jan 16 · Feb 2 | Dec 31 · Jan 13 · Feb 2 | 365 days | 14% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33917 is matched to the NOAA station Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL, 16.9 km away, at 15 ft elevation (1 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL (used) | 15 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
| Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL | 31 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, FL | 25 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 10 |
| Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL | 20 ft | Jan 21 | Jan 14 |
Frost dates near North Fort Myers
- North Fort Myers, FL 33903 · last Jan 16, first Jan 13
- Cape Coral, FL 33915 · last Jan 16, first Jan 13
- Fort Myers, FL 33916 · last Jan 16, first Jan 13
- Punta Gorda, FL 33955 · last Jan 22, first Jan 10
- Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Alva, FL 33920 · last Feb 2, first Jan 8
- Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932 · last Jan 16, first Jan 13
- Murdock, FL 33938 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in North Fort Myers, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 14% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in North Fort Myers, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 14% 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.