Frost Dates for Eustis, FL
In Eustis, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 2 and the average first fall frost around Jan 3, for a growing season of about 327 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 5, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lisbon, FL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 68 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% | Mar 5 | Dec 2 |
| 20% | Feb 23 | Dec 11 |
| 30% | Feb 15 | Dec 21 |
| 40% | Feb 7 | Dec 29 |
| 50% | Feb 2 | Jan 3 |
| 60% | Jan 29 | Jan 9 |
| 70% | Jan 22 | Jan 16 |
| 80% | Jan 14 | Jan 24 |
| 90% | Jan 5 | Feb 3 |
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) | Feb 20 | Dec 15 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 2 | Jan 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 | Jan 11 |
Planting calendar for Eustis
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Sow or transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Sow or transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Sow or transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Sow or transplant Jan 5 – Jan 19
Fall sowing Nov 8 – Dec 6
Fall sowing Nov 8 – Nov 29
Fall sowing Oct 25 – Nov 8
Sow or transplant Jan 5 – Jan 19
Fall sowing Oct 25 – Nov 22
Transplant Jan 19 – Feb 2
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Oct 25
Transplant Jan 12 – Jan 26
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Nov 22 – Dec 13
Fall sowing Oct 25 – Nov 8
Plant Jan 5 – Jan 19
Based on the average last frost (Feb 2) and first frost (Jan 3). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.