Frost dates for 33970Lehigh Acres, FL
Frost occurs in about 15% of years near Lehigh Acres, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 15% 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 3 · Jan 26 · Feb 16 | Dec 29 · Jan 14 · Feb 10 | 363 days | 48% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 6 · Jan 17 · Feb 6 | Jan 4 · Jan 16 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 15% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 3% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33970 is matched to the NOAA station Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL, 13.7 km away, at 31 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL (used) | 31 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| Immokalee, FL | 35 ft | Jan 23 | Jan 11 |
| Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL | 15 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
| La Belle, FL | 16 ft | Feb 2 | Jan 8 |
Frost dates near Lehigh Acres
- Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Fort Myers, FL 33913 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Immokalee, FL 34143 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Alva, FL 33920 · last Feb 2, first Jan 8
- Felda, FL 33930 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Estero, FL 33929 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Bonita Springs, FL 34135 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Naples, FL 34120 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lehigh Acres, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 15% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Lehigh Acres, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 15% 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.