Frost Dates for Alachua, FL

Based on data from Gainesville 11 Wnw weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 4
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 14
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 16
First Fall Hard Freeze December 24
29.75°N, -82.42°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

275 Days March 4 to December 4

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80° 100°
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 43°F
Jan
58°
High: 71°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 45°F
Feb
63°
High: 77°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 55°F
Apr
75°
High: 88°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 62°F
May
80°
High: 91°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
81°
High: 92°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
81°
High: 92°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Oct
64°
High: 76°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 51°F
Nov
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
5.6"
5.59"
Jan
5.7"
5.66"
Feb
7.3"
7.33"
Mar
8.6"
8.61"
Apr
7.6"
7.60"
May
7.8"
7.78"
Jun
8.1"
8.05"
Jul
6.4"
6.43"
Aug
6.4"
6.41"
Sep
4.6"
4.61"
Oct
3.6"
3.59"
Nov
4.7"
4.65"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 17m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 43m
May: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
Jun: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
Jul: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
Aug: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Nov: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 29m
Dec: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Daylight Longest: 13h 55m · Shortest: 10h 06m

Nearby Stations

High Springs, FL March 13 - November 22 Gainesville Rgnl AP, FL March 3 - December 2 Bell 4nw, FL March 14 - November 22 Usher Twr, FL February 28 - December 2 Starke, FL February 8 - December 24 Orange Springs 2ssw, FL March 1 - December 7

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