Frost Dates for Homosassa, FL

Based on data from Inverness 3 Se weather station, 18 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. March 3
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. December 5
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 March 14
First Fall Frost November 27

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 11
First Fall Hard Freeze December 29
28.78°N, -82.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

277 Days March 3 to December 5

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

40° 60° 80° 100°
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 43°F
Jan
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Feb
63°
High: 77°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 49°F
Mar
68°
High: 82°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 55°F
Apr
75°
High: 88°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 62°F
May
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Aug
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 61°F
Oct
64°
High: 77°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 52°F
Nov
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
5.7"
5.67"
Jan
5.2"
5.23"
Feb
5.9"
5.92"
Mar
5.8"
5.83"
Apr
6.8"
6.82"
May
8.5"
8.49"
Jun
8.6"
8.61"
Jul
8.1"
8.06"
Aug
6.2"
6.16"
Sep
4.5"
4.49"
Oct
3.0"
3.05"
Nov
4.4"
4.42"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 21m
Feb: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 42m
May: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Jun: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 50m
Jul: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Aug: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 17m
Nov: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Dec: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Daylight Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m

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