Frost dates for 34208Bradenton, FL
Frost occurs in about 31% of years near Bradenton, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Bradenton 5 Ese, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 31% 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) | Dec 31 · Jan 27 · Feb 23 | Dec 11 · Jan 8 · Feb 5 | 341 days | 72% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 26 · Jan 16 · Feb 9 | Dec 20 · Jan 11 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 31% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 7% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34208 is matched to the NOAA station Bradenton 5 Ese, FL, 2.6 km away, at 20 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton 5 Ese, FL (used) | 20 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 11 |
| Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL | 28 ft | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| Parrish, FL | 60 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| Tampa Bay Area Wfo, FL | 40 ft | Jan 20 | Jan 9 |
Frost dates near Bradenton
- Bradenton, FL 34203 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Oneco, FL 34264 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Sarasota, FL 34243 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Tallevast, FL 34270 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Ellenton, FL 34222 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Palmetto, FL 34220 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Manasota, FL 34260 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Terra Ceia, FL 34250 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bradenton, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 31% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Bradenton 5 Ese, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Bradenton, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 31% 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.