Frost Dates for Lake Placid, FL

Based on data from Archbold Bio Stn weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 66 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. February 26
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 22

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 10
First Fall Frost December 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 4
First Fall Hard Freeze January 7
27.30°N, 81.37°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

300 Days February 26 to December 22

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
January75°61°48°
February78°64°50°
March82°67°52°
April86°72°57°
May90°76°62°
June92°80°69°
July93°82°70°
August93°82°71°
September91°81°70°
October87°76°64°
November81°69°57°
December77°65°52°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.1
February4.0
March5.9
April5.4
May7.5
June7.7
July7.3
August6.8
September6.0
October4.6
November2.6
December2.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 43m · Shortest: 10h 17m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:21 AM5:49 PM10h 28m
February7:08 AM6:12 PM11h 04m
March7:41 AM7:29 PM11h 48m
April7:06 AM7:45 PM12h 39m
May6:41 AM8:02 PM13h 21m
June6:34 AM8:17 PM13h 42m
July6:44 AM8:18 PM13h 33m
August7:01 AM7:59 PM12h 58m
September7:15 AM7:24 PM12h 09m
October7:30 AM6:51 PM11h 20m
November6:52 AM5:29 PM10h 38m
December7:12 AM5:30 PM10h 18m

Nearby Stations

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