Frost dates for 34141Ochopee, FL
Frost occurs in about 14% of years near Ochopee, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Oasis Rs, 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) | Jan 3 · Jan 26 · Feb 24 | Dec 29 · Jan 15 · Feb 13 | 363 days | 48% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 2 · Jan 18 · Feb 4 | Jan 1 · Jan 16 · Feb 3 | 365 days | 14% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34141 is matched to the NOAA station Oasis Rs, FL, 12.8 km away, at 8 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Rs, FL (used) | 8 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 16 |
| Everglades City 5 Ne, FL | 4 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 20 |
| Everglades, FL | 5 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 14 |
| Tamiami Trail 40 Mi Bend, FL | 15 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Ochopee
- Chokoloskee, FL 34138 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Copeland, FL 34137 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Everglades City, FL 34139 · last Jan 16, first Jan 14
- Immokalee, FL 34142 · last Jan 18, first Jan 11
- Naples, FL 34117 · last Jan 18, first Jan 11
- Goodland, FL 34140 · last —, first —
- Marco Island, FL 34145 · last —, first —
- Miami, FL 33187 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ochopee, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 14% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Oasis Rs, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Ochopee, 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.