Frost Dates for Charlotte Park, FL

Based on data from Punta Gorda 4 Ese weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 3 ft

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 21
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 14

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 February 1
First Fall Frost January 6
26.91°N, 82.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

359 Days January 21 to January 14

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.
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
January77°65°53°
February80°67°55°
March83°70°58°
April87°75°63°
May91°79°67°
June93°83°73°
July94°84°75°
August94°85°75°
September93°83°74°
October89°79°68°
November83°72°60°
December79°67°56°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.1
February5.2
March7.2
April7.5
May9.7
June10.6
July10.4
August10.1
September8.5
October6.7
November5.5
December4.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 42m · Shortest: 10h 18m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:23 AM5:52 PM10h 29m
February7:10 AM6:15 PM11h 05m
March7:43 AM7:32 PM11h 49m
April7:09 AM7:48 PM12h 39m
May6:44 AM8:04 PM13h 20m
June6:38 AM8:19 PM13h 41m
July6:47 AM8:20 PM13h 32m
August7:04 AM8:01 PM12h 57m
September7:18 AM7:27 PM12h 09m
October7:33 AM6:53 PM11h 21m
November6:54 AM5:33 PM10h 39m
December7:14 AM5:33 PM10h 19m

Nearby Stations

Punta Gorda Charlotte Co AP, FL January 22 - January 10 Arcadia, FLFebruary 7 - January 4 Ft Myers Page Fld AP, FL January 16 - January 13 Myakka Rvr Sp, FL February 1 - January 6 Venice, FLJanuary 25 - January 19 Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl AP, FL January 17 - January 16

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