Frost dates for 34117Naples, FL
Frost occurs in about 33% of years near Naples, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Naples, 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) | Jan 3 · Jan 31 · Mar 2 | Dec 19 · Jan 10 · Feb 8 | 342 days | 75% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 18 · Feb 16 | Dec 27 · Jan 11 · Feb 7 | 365 days | 33% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 7% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34117 is matched to the NOAA station Naples, FL, 16.9 km away, at 40 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL (used) | 40 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 11 |
| Naples Muni Ap, FL | 9 ft | — | — |
| Marco Is, FL | 10 ft | — | — |
| Everglades City 5 Ne, FL | 4 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 20 |
Frost dates near Naples
- Naples, FL 34114 · last —, first —
- Immokalee, FL 34142 · last Jan 18, first Jan 11
- Goodland, FL 34140 · last —, first —
- Copeland, FL 34137 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Marco Island, FL 34145 · last —, first —
- Everglades City, FL 34139 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Bonita Springs, FL 34133 · last —, first —
- Chokoloskee, FL 34138 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Naples, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 33% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Naples, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Naples, 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.