Frost Dates for Oriole Beach, FL
Based on data from Pensacola Rgnl AP weather station, 9 miles away
Elevation: 7 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 14
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 9
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 26
First Fall Frost
December 1
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
January 31
First Fall Hard Freeze
January 1
Growing Season
299 Days
February 14 to December 9
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
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.
Temperature
40°
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 53° | 44° |
| February | 66° | 57° | 47° |
| March | 72° | 62° | 53° |
| April | 78° | 68° | 59° |
| May | 85° | 76° | 67° |
| June | 90° | 82° | 74° |
| July | 92° | 83° | 75° |
| August | 91° | 83° | 75° |
| September | 89° | 80° | 72° |
| October | 81° | 71° | 62° |
| November | 72° | 61° | 51° |
| December | 65° | 56° | 46° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
9"
10.3"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 9.1 |
| February | 7.9 |
| March | 9.6 |
| April | 10.3 |
| May | 7.8 |
| June | 7.8 |
| July | 7.9 |
| August | 7.2 |
| September | 6.9 |
| October | 8.0 |
| November | 7.0 |
| December | 7.8 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Central Time (CT)
Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 58m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 47m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 06m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 02m |
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