Frost dates for 34140Goodland, FL
Frost occurs in about 4% of years near Goodland, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Marco Is, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 4% 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 2 · Jan 21 · Feb 8 | Dec 31 · Jan 16 · Feb 7 | 365 days | 28% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 4% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34140 is matched to the NOAA station Marco Is, FL, 7.3 km away, at 10 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Is, FL (used) | 10 ft | — | — |
| Everglades, FL | 5 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 14 |
| Naples, FL | 40 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 11 |
| Naples Muni Ap, FL | 9 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Goodland
- Marco Island, FL 34145 · last —, first —
- Naples, FL 34114 · last —, first —
- Everglades City, FL 34139 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Copeland, FL 34137 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Chokoloskee, FL 34138 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Immokalee, FL 34142 · last Jan 18, first Jan 11
- Bonita Springs, FL 34133 · last —, first —
- Ochopee, FL 34141 · last Jan 18, first Jan 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Goodland, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 4% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Marco Is, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Goodland, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 4% 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.