Frost Dates for Bonita Springs, FL
In Bonita Springs, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 17 and the average first fall frost around Jan 16, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 6, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Airport, FL weather station, 13 miles away, elevation 31 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 6 | Jan 4 |
| 20% | Jan 31 | Jan 7 |
| 30% | Jan 29 | Jan 9 |
| 40% | Jan 23 | Jan 11 |
| 50% | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| 60% | Jan 13 | Jan 21 |
| 70% | Jan 10 | Jan 27 |
| 80% | Jan 7 | Jan 31 |
| 90% | Jan 6 | Feb 5 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Jan 26 | Jan 14 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Bonita Springs
Transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Sow or transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Sow or transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Dec 20 – Jan 3
Fall sowing Nov 21 – Dec 19
Fall sowing Nov 21 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 7 – Nov 21
Sow or transplant Dec 20 – Jan 3
Fall sowing Nov 7 – Dec 5
Transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Fall sowing Oct 24 – Nov 7
Transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Oct 24 – Nov 7
Fall sowing Oct 24 – Nov 7
Fall sowing Dec 5 – Dec 26
Fall sowing Nov 7 – Nov 21
Plant Dec 20 – Jan 3
Based on the average last frost (Jan 17) and first frost (Jan 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.