Frost Dates for Bradenton, FL
In Bradenton, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 16 and the average first fall frost around Jan 11, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Bradenton 5 Ese, FL weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 20 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 9 | Dec 20 |
| 20% | Feb 2 | Dec 30 |
| 30% | Jan 29 | Jan 4 |
| 40% | Jan 24 | Jan 8 |
| 50% | Jan 16 | Jan 11 |
| 60% | Jan 10 | Jan 16 |
| 70% | Jan 8 | Jan 24 |
| 80% | Jan 2 | Jan 30 |
| 90% | Dec 26 | 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 27 | Jan 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 16 | Jan 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Bradenton
Transplant Jan 23 – Feb 6
Transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Transplant Jan 23 – Feb 6
Sow or transplant Jan 23 – Feb 6
Sow or transplant Jan 23 – Feb 6
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Sow or transplant Dec 19 – Jan 2
Fall sowing Nov 16 – Dec 14
Fall sowing Nov 16 – Dec 7
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 16
Sow or transplant Dec 19 – Jan 2
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 30
Transplant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Transplant Dec 26 – Jan 9
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Fall sowing Nov 30 – Dec 21
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 16
Plant Dec 19 – Jan 2
Based on the average last frost (Jan 16) and first frost (Jan 11). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.