Frost dates for 34143Immokalee, FL
Frost occurs in about 43% of years near Immokalee, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Immokalee, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 43% 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 · Feb 2 · Mar 3 | Dec 11 · Jan 8 · Feb 7 | 335 days | 80% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 23 · Feb 18 | Dec 26 · Jan 11 · Feb 10 | 365 days | 43% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 12 · Feb 1 | Dec 27 · Jan 11 · Jan 31 | 365 days | 11% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34143 is matched to the NOAA station Immokalee, FL, 6.4 km away, at 35 ft elevation (15 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immokalee, FL (used) | 35 ft | Jan 23 | Jan 11 |
| Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, FL | 31 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| La Belle, FL | 16 ft | Feb 2 | Jan 8 |
| Naples, FL | 40 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 11 |
Frost dates near Immokalee
- Felda, FL 33930 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Naples, FL 34120 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Fort Myers, FL 33913 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Bonita Springs, FL 34135 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Estero, FL 33929 · last Jan 17, first Jan 16
- Labelle, FL 33935 · last Feb 2, first Jan 8
- Alva, FL 33920 · last Feb 2, first Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Immokalee, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 43% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Immokalee, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Immokalee, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 43% 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.