Frost Dates for Jacksonville Craig Muni AP, FL

Elevation: 13 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. February 9
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 31

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 23
First Fall Frost December 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 26
First Fall Hard Freeze January 8
30.34°N, 81.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

326 Days February 9 to December 31

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
January65°55°45°
February68°58°48°
March73°63°52°
April79°68°58°
May84°74°65°
June89°80°71°
July91°82°73°
August90°82°74°
September86°79°71°
October80°72°64°
November73°63°54°
December68°58°48°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.8
February3.5
March5.0
April5.4
May4.9
June4.9
July5.7
August6.0
September5.4
October3.7
November2.0
December2.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:53 AM5:07 PM10h 15m
February6:32 AM5:28 PM10h 56m
March6:07 AM5:53 PM11h 47m
April5:38 AM6:22 PM12h 45m
May5:14 AM6:46 PM13h 32m
June5:02 AM6:58 PM13h 57m
July5:07 AM6:53 PM13h 47m
August5:27 AM6:33 PM13h 06m
September5:55 AM6:05 PM12h 10m
October6:23 AM5:37 PM11h 15m
November6:47 AM5:13 PM10h 26m
December6:58 AM5:02 PM10h 03m

Nearby Stations

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