Frost Dates for North Port, FL
In North Port, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 1 and the average first fall frost around Jan 6, for a growing season of about 336 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 3, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Myakka Rvr Sp, FL weather station, 14 miles away, elevation 19 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 3 | Dec 5 |
| 20% | Feb 20 | Dec 21 |
| 30% | Feb 11 | Dec 28 |
| 40% | Feb 5 | Jan 2 |
| 50% | Feb 1 | Jan 6 |
| 60% | Jan 27 | Jan 10 |
| 70% | Jan 19 | Jan 16 |
| 80% | Jan 10 | Jan 26 |
| 90% | Jan 1 | 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) | Feb 19 | Dec 27 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 1 | Jan 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 | Jan 9 |
Planting calendar for North Port
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Sow or transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Nov 11 – Dec 9
Fall sowing Nov 11 – Dec 2
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 11
Sow or transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 25
Transplant Jan 18 – Feb 1
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Fall sowing Nov 25 – Dec 16
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 11
Plant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Based on the average last frost (Feb 1) and first frost (Jan 6). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.