Frost Dates for Palatka, FL

Based on data from Federal Pt weather station, 9 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 31
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 4

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 February 10
First Fall Frost December 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 21
First Fall Hard Freeze January 12
29.65°N, -81.64°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

339 Days January 31 to January 4

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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°
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
Jan
59°
High: 68°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 50°F
Feb
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Mar
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
Apr
75°
High: 85°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 65°F
May
80°
High: 88°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jun
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
81°
High: 89°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
79°
High: 86°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 71°F
Sep
73°
High: 80°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 65°F
Oct
65°
High: 73°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 57°F
Nov
59°
High: 67°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 51°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.2"
2.9"
2.92"
Jan
3.9"
3.86"
Feb
4.8"
4.83"
Mar
3.6"
3.63"
Apr
4.8"
4.81"
May
6.2"
6.22"
Jun
5.5"
5.49"
Jul
5.5"
5.53"
Aug
4.6"
4.58"
Sep
3.1"
3.13"
Oct
2.3"
2.25"
Nov
2.5"
2.48"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 17m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
May: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
Jun: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
Jul: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
Aug: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Nov: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Dec: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Daylight Longest: 13h 55m · Shortest: 10h 05m

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