Frost Dates for Lutz, FL

Based on data from Tampa Intl AP weather station, 14 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. January 20
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. January 12

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 January 31
First Fall Frost January 3
28.15°N, -82.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

358 Days January 20 to January 12

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°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

50° 70° 90°
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Jan
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 56°F
Feb
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Mar
74°
High: 83°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 65°F
Apr
79°
High: 88°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 71°F
May
83°
High: 91°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 75°F
Jun
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 77°F
Jul
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 77°F
Aug
83°
High: 90°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 75°F
Sep
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
Oct
70°
High: 79°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 61°F
Nov
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 56°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.9"
4.9"
4.89"
Jan
3.8"
3.77"
Feb
4.8"
4.85"
Mar
4.8"
4.80"
Apr
5.7"
5.74"
May
7.5"
7.45"
Jun
6.9"
6.93"
Jul
7.9"
7.86"
Aug
6.1"
6.10"
Sep
4.5"
4.48"
Oct
3.3"
3.25"
Nov
4.7"
4.70"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 25m
Feb: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
May: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 23m
Jun: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Jul: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 37m
Aug: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 60m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Nov: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 35m
Dec: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Daylight Longest: 13h 47m · Shortest: 10h 14m

Nearby Stations

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