Frost Dates for Big Cypress, FL

Elevation: 5 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 20
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. January 10

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

30% Probability

Only 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 January 30
First Fall Frost January 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 10
First Fall Hard Freeze January 8
26.33°N, 81.00°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

356 Days January 20 to January 10

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Am Tropical Monsoon

Hot year-round with a short dry season offset by heavy monsoon rains. Similar to rainforest climates but with a more pronounced wet season. Great for tropical fruit and rice.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January75°63°52°
February78°66°55°
March81°69°57°
April85°73°61°
May89°78°66°
June91°81°71°
July92°83°73°
August92°83°74°
September90°81°73°
October86°77°68°
November81°71°61°
December77°66°55°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.4
February4.0
March4.8
April7.4
May8.9
June9.3
July9.2
August7.8
September6.2
October4.8
November3.1
December3.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:44 AM5:16 PM10h 31m
February6:27 AM5:33 PM11h 06m
March6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 49m
April5:41 AM6:19 PM12h 38m
May5:21 AM6:39 PM13h 18m
June5:11 AM6:49 PM13h 39m
July5:15 AM6:45 PM13h 30m
August5:32 AM6:28 PM12h 56m
September5:56 AM6:04 PM12h 09m
October6:19 AM5:41 PM11h 22m
November6:40 AM5:20 PM10h 41m
December6:49 AM5:11 PM10h 21m

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