Frost Dates for Watertown, FL

Based on data from Lake City 2 E weather station, 1 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. March 1
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. November 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 March 11
First Fall Frost November 20

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 13
First Fall Hard Freeze December 15
30.19°N, -82.61°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

272 Days March 1 to November 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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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°
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Jan
56°
High: 67°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Feb
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Mar
67°
High: 79°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Apr
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
May
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
80°
High: 89°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Oct
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Nov
55°
High: 66°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.6"
3.5"
3.51"
Jan
5.0"
5.03"
Feb
6.2"
6.17"
Mar
5.6"
5.59"
Apr
5.9"
5.92"
May
6.6"
6.62"
Jun
6.4"
6.36"
Jul
5.1"
5.08"
Aug
5.1"
5.08"
Sep
3.1"
3.12"
Oct
2.0"
2.02"
Nov
2.2"
2.17"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 15m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 57m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
May: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
Jun: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jul: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
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 15m
Nov: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Dec: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Daylight Longest: 13h 57m · Shortest: 10h 03m

Nearby Stations

White Springs 7n, FL February 24 - December 7 Live Oak, FL February 20 - December 6 High Springs, FL March 13 - November 22 Glen St Mary 1 W, FL March 8 - December 1 Jasper, FLMarch 11 - November 22 Bell 4nw, FL March 14 - November 22

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