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
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
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
50°
70°
90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 63° | 52° |
| February | 78° | 66° | 55° |
| March | 81° | 69° | 57° |
| April | 85° | 73° | 61° |
| May | 89° | 78° | 66° |
| June | 91° | 81° | 71° |
| July | 92° | 83° | 73° |
| August | 92° | 83° | 74° |
| September | 90° | 81° | 73° |
| October | 86° | 77° | 68° |
| November | 81° | 71° | 61° |
| December | 77° | 66° | 55° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
9"
9.3"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.4 |
| February | 4.0 |
| March | 4.8 |
| April | 7.4 |
| May | 8.9 |
| June | 9.3 |
| July | 9.2 |
| August | 7.8 |
| September | 6.2 |
| October | 4.8 |
| November | 3.1 |
| December | 3.1 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 31m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 06m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 5:41 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 5:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 30m |
| August | 5:32 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:19 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 21m |
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