Frost dates for 34232Sarasota, FL
Frost occurs in about 31% of years near Sarasota, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, 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) | Jan 1 · Jan 27 · Feb 24 | Dec 16 · Jan 7 · Feb 5 | 345 days | 70% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 15 · Feb 8 | Dec 24 · Jan 10 · Feb 3 | 365 days | 31% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 5% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34232 is matched to the NOAA station Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL, 11.9 km away, at 28 ft elevation (15 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL (used) | 28 ft | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| Bradenton 5 Ese, FL | 20 ft | Jan 16 | Jan 11 |
| Myakka Rvr Sp, FL | 19 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 6 |
| Venice, FL | 8 ft | Jan 25 | Jan 19 |
Frost dates near Sarasota
- Sarasota, FL 34237 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Bradenton, FL 34201 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Tallevast, FL 34270 · last Jan 15, first Jan 10
- Manasota, FL 34260 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Oneco, FL 34264 · last Jan 16, first Jan 11
- Osprey, FL 34229 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- Venice, FL 34284 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- Nokomis, FL 34274 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sarasota, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 31% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Sarasota, 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.