Frost dates for 34290North Port, FL
Frost occurs in about 40% of years near North Port, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Venice, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 40% 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 5 · Jan 31 · Mar 3 | Dec 19 · Jan 9 · Feb 3 | 336 days | 81% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 3 · Jan 25 · Feb 15 | Dec 28 · Jan 19 · Feb 11 | 365 days | 40% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 8% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34290 is matched to the NOAA station Venice, FL, 19.5 km away, at 8 ft elevation (5 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice, FL (used) | 8 ft | Jan 25 | Jan 19 |
| Myakka Rvr Sp, FL | 19 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 6 |
| Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL | 20 ft | Jan 21 | Jan 14 |
| Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, FL | 25 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 10 |
Frost dates near North Port
- North Port, FL 34287 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- Port Charlotte, FL 33953 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Venice, FL 34293 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- El Jobean, FL 33927 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Englewood, FL 34223 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- Rotonda West, FL 33947 · last Jan 21, first Jan 14
- Laurel, FL 34272 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
- Nokomis, FL 34275 · last Jan 25, first Jan 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in North Port, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 40% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Venice, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in North Port, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 40% 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.