Frost Dates for Zolfo Springs, FL

Based on data from Wauchula weather station, 4 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. February 4
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 8

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 18
First Fall Frost December 31

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 28
First Fall Hard Freeze January 15
27.49°N, -81.80°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

339 Days February 4 to January 8

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° 100°
60°
High: 73°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Jan
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 50°F
Feb
66°
High: 80°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Mar
71°
High: 84°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 58°F
Apr
76°
High: 89°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 64°F
May
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Jun
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 72°F
Jul
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 72°F
Sep
75°
High: 86°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 65°F
Oct
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Nov
63°
High: 75°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 51°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.7"
7.4"
7.42"
Jan
8.8"
8.79"
Feb
9.8"
9.82"
Mar
10.3"
10.32"
Apr
11.7"
11.71"
May
11.7"
11.73"
Jun
11.5"
11.52"
Jul
11.3"
11.25"
Aug
10.0"
9.98"
Sep
8.6"
8.62"
Oct
6.3"
6.33"
Nov
6.3"
6.25"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h
Jan: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Feb: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
May: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Jun: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
Jul: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 35m
Aug: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Nov: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 37m
Dec: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Daylight Longest: 13h 45m · Shortest: 10h 15m

Nearby Stations

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