Frost Dates for Winston, FL

Based on data from Lakeland 2 weather station, 3 miles away

Elevation: 138 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. January 26
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. January 9

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 3
First Fall Frost January 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 17
First Fall Hard Freeze January 13
28.03°N, 82.01°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

349 Days January 26 to January 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 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
January74°62°51°
February77°65°53°
March80°68°57°
April85°73°61°
May90°78°67°
June91°82°72°
July92°83°74°
August92°83°74°
September90°82°73°
October86°76°67°
November80°69°59°
December76°65°54°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.9
February4.9
March7.6
April8.3
May8.7
June7.8
July7.5
August6.7
September5.8
October4.5
November3.9
December4.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 47m · Shortest: 10h 13m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:25 AM5:50 PM10h 24m
February7:11 AM6:14 PM11h 02m
March7:44 AM7:32 PM11h 48m
April7:08 AM7:49 PM12h 40m
May6:43 AM8:06 PM13h 23m
June6:35 AM8:21 PM13h 46m
July6:45 AM8:22 PM13h 37m
August7:02 AM8:02 PM12h 60m
September7:18 AM7:27 PM12h 09m
October7:34 AM6:53 PM11h 19m
November6:56 AM5:31 PM10h 35m
December7:17 AM5:31 PM10h 14m

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