Frost Dates for Panama City 5n, FL

Elevation: 2 m

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 15
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 12

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 28
First Fall Frost December 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 31
First Fall Hard Freeze January 1
30.25°N, 85.66°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

301 Days February 15 to December 12

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
January64°54°43°
February67°57°46°
March73°62°52°
April79°68°58°
May85°76°66°
June89°81°73°
July91°83°75°
August91°83°75°
September89°80°71°
October82°72°61°
November73°62°50°
December67°56°45°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January9.2
February9.4
March11.7
April10.1
May9.4
June9.4
July10.2
August10.2
September10.2
October10.9
November9.9
December9.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 57m · Shortest: 10h 03m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:44 AM4:60 PM10h 15m
February6:29 AM5:26 PM10h 57m
March6:59 AM6:46 PM11h 47m
April6:21 AM7:05 PM12h 44m
May5:53 AM7:25 PM13h 32m
June5:45 AM7:41 PM13h 56m
July5:55 AM7:41 PM13h 46m
August6:14 AM7:20 PM13h 06m
September6:32 AM6:42 PM12h 10m
October6:50 AM6:05 PM11h 15m
November6:14 AM4:41 PM10h 27m
December6:37 AM4:40 PM10h 03m

Nearby Stations

Panama City Bay Co AP, FL February 7 - December 24 Nw Florida Beaches Intl AP, FL February 25 - December 1 Wewahitchka, FL March 1 - November 29 Chipley, FLMarch 5 - November 21 Bonifay Tri Co AP, FL March 5 - November 18 De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL February 28 - November 28

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