Frost Dates for Bushnell 1 E, FL

Elevation: 24 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. March 2
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. December 5

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 March 11
First Fall Frost November 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 11
First Fall Hard Freeze December 29
28.67°N, 82.09°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

278 Days March 2 to December 5

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January69°56°43°
February73°59°46°
March77°63°49°
April82°69°55°
May88°75°62°
June90°79°68°
July91°80°70°
August91°80°70°
September89°79°68°
October84°72°60°
November77°64°51°
December72°59°46°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.7
February5.2
March5.9
April5.8
May6.8
June8.5
July8.6
August8.1
September6.2
October4.5
November3.0
December4.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:27 AM5:49 PM10h 22m
February7:13 AM6:13 PM11h 01m
March7:44 AM7:32 PM11h 48m
April7:08 AM7:49 PM12h 42m
May6:42 AM8:07 PM13h 26m
June6:34 AM8:23 PM13h 49m
July6:44 AM8:24 PM13h 40m
August7:02 AM8:03 PM13h 02m
September7:18 AM7:28 PM12h 10m
October7:35 AM6:52 PM11h 18m
November6:57 AM5:30 PM10h 32m
December7:19 AM5:30 PM10h 11m

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