Frost Dates for Panama City Beach, FL

Based on data from Panama City Bay Co AP weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 10 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 7
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 24

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 21
First Fall Frost December 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 23
First Fall Hard Freeze January 5
30.18°N, 85.81°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

321 Days February 7 to December 24

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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
January63°54°45°
February67°58°48°
March72°63°53°
April77°69°60°
May85°76°67°
June89°81°74°
July91°83°76°
August90°83°75°
September89°80°71°
October82°72°62°
November72°62°52°
December66°57°47°

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 31m
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
November6:15 AM4:41 PM10h 27m
December6:37 AM4:40 PM10h 04m

Nearby Stations

Panama City 5n, FL February 15 - December 12 Nw Florida Beaches Intl AP, FL February 25 - December 1 Wewahitchka, FL March 1 - November 29 Chipley, FLMarch 5 - November 21 De Funiak Springs 1 E, FL February 28 - November 28 Bonifay Tri Co AP, FL March 5 - November 18

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