Frost Dates for Gainesville, FL

Based on data from Gainesville Rgnl AP weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 177 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. March 3
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 2

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 13
First Fall Frost November 24

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 12
First Fall Hard Freeze December 25
29.65°N, 82.32°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

274 Days March 3 to December 2

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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
January67°55°43°
February71°58°46°
March76°63°50°
April82°69°56°
May87°75°63°
June90°80°70°
July91°81°72°
August91°81°72°
September88°79°69°
October82°71°61°
November75°63°51°
December69°57°45°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.4
February4.5
March6.3
April6.4
May6.8
June7.2
July6.2
August5.3
September4.9
October3.8
November3.6
December5.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 55m · Shortest: 10h 05m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:30 AM5:47 PM10h 17m
February7:15 AM6:13 PM10h 58m
March7:45 AM7:32 PM11h 47m
April7:08 AM7:51 PM12h 43m
May6:41 AM8:10 PM13h 30m
June6:32 AM8:26 PM13h 54m
July6:43 AM8:27 PM13h 44m
August7:01 AM8:05 PM13h 04m
September7:19 AM7:29 PM12h 10m
October7:36 AM6:52 PM11h 16m
November6:60 AM5:29 PM10h 29m
December7:22 AM5:28 PM10h 06m

Nearby Stations

Gainesville 11 Wnw, FL March 4 - December 4 Starke, FL February 8 - December 24 High Springs, FL March 13 - November 22 Orange Springs 2ssw, FL March 1 - December 7 Usher Twr, FL February 28 - December 2 Ocala, FL February 25 - December 12

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