Frost Dates for Mary Esther, FL

Based on data from Destin Ft Walton AP weather station, 12 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. February 5
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 28
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 February 17
First Fall Frost December 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 27
First Fall Hard Freeze January 7
30.41°N, -86.67°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

327 Days February 5 to December 28

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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°
54°
High: 63°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Jan
57°
High: 66°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
Feb
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 54°F
Mar
68°
High: 76°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Apr
76°
High: 84°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
May
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 74°F
Jun
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 76°F
Jul
83°
High: 91°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 76°F
Aug
81°
High: 89°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
Sep
72°
High: 81°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 63°F
Oct
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 53°F
Nov
57°
High: 66°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.0"
4.5"
4.48"
Jan
4.6"
4.56"
Feb
5.6"
5.61"
Mar
4.4"
4.38"
Apr
4.7"
4.69"
May
6.4"
6.38"
Jun
6.8"
6.75"
Jul
6.5"
6.51"
Aug
7.0"
6.99"
Sep
5.6"
5.63"
Oct
3.2"
3.24"
Nov
4.7"
4.70"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 45m
May: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Jun: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 57m
Jul: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 47m
Aug: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
Nov: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Dec: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
Daylight Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m

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