Frost Dates for Buckingham, FL

Based on data from Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl AP weather station, 10 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. January 17
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. January 16

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

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 January 29
First Fall Frost January 9
26.68°N, -81.73°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

365 Days January 17 to January 16

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 70° 90°
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Jan
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Feb
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
Mar
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Apr
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
May
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
83°
High: 91°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 75°F
Jul
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 76°F
Aug
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 75°F
Sep
78°
High: 86°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 70°F
Oct
72°
High: 81°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 63°F
Nov
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 58°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.9"
1.0"
0.96"
Jan
1.0"
0.97"
Feb
2.1"
2.06"
Mar
2.6"
2.56"
Apr
6.2"
6.16"
May
7.1"
7.08"
Jun
6.7"
6.70"
Jul
7.9"
7.87"
Aug
6.8"
6.84"
Sep
3.2"
3.19"
Oct
1.1"
1.14"
Nov
1.1"
1.15"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h
Jan: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Feb: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 06m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Apr: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 38m
May: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Jun: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 39m
Jul: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 31m
Aug: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
Sep: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 21m
Nov: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Dec: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 20m
Daylight Longest: 13h 40m · Shortest: 10h 20m

Nearby Stations

Ft Myers Page Fld AP, FL January 16 - January 13 Immokalee, FL January 23 - January 11 La Belle, FL February 2 - January 8 Naples, FLJanuary 18 - January 11 Naples Muni AP, FL Punta Gorda Charlotte Co AP, FL January 22 - January 10

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