Frost dates for 33950Punta Gorda, FL
Frost occurs in about 42% of years near Punta Gorda, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 42% 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) | Jan 6 · Feb 1 · Mar 1 | Dec 21 · Jan 10 · Feb 9 | 337 days | 80% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 1 · Jan 21 · Feb 14 | Dec 27 · Jan 14 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 42% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 10% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33950 is matched to the NOAA station Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL, 5.6 km away, at 20 ft elevation (17 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (used) | 20 ft | Jan 21 | Jan 14 |
| Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, FL | 25 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 10 |
| Arcadia, FL | 25 ft | Feb 7 | Jan 4 |
| Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL | 15 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
Frost dates near Punta Gorda
- Punta Gorda, FL 33980 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Murdock, FL 33938 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Port Charlotte, FL 33952 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- El Jobean, FL 33927 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- North Port, FL 34288 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Arcadia, FL 34269 · last Jan 22, first Jan 10
- Rotonda West, FL 33947 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Placida, FL 33946 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Punta Gorda, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 42% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Punta Gorda, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 42% 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.