Frost Dates for Fort Myers, FL
In Fort Myers, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 16 and the average first fall frost around Jan 13, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 15 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 2 | Dec 31 |
| 20% | Jan 31 | Jan 5 |
| 30% | Jan 28 | Jan 7 |
| 40% | Jan 20 | Jan 10 |
| 50% | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
| 60% | Jan 11 | Jan 17 |
| 70% | Jan 9 | Jan 24 |
| 80% | Jan 6 | Jan 31 |
| 90% | Jan 1 | Feb 2 |
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 21 | Jan 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Fort Myers
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 18 – Dec 16
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 9
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Sow or transplant Dec 19 – Jan 2
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Dec 2
Transplant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Transplant Dec 26 – Jan 9
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Dec 2 – Dec 23
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Plant Dec 19 – Jan 2
Based on the average last frost (Jan 16) and first frost (Jan 13). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.