Frost Dates for Panama City, FL
In Panama City, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 7 and the average first fall frost around Dec 24, for a growing season of about 318 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 Panama City Bay Co Airport, FL weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 21 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 | Nov 23 |
| 20% | Feb 27 | Dec 1 |
| 30% | Feb 21 | Dec 8 |
| 40% | Feb 14 | Dec 15 |
| 50% | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| 60% | Feb 1 | Dec 30 |
| 70% | Jan 27 | Jan 4 |
| 80% | Jan 18 | Jan 12 |
| 90% | Jan 5 | Jan 23 |
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 25 | Dec 1 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 23 | Jan 5 |
Planting calendar for Panama City
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 26
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 19
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Sow or transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Nov 12
Transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Nov 12 – Dec 3
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Plant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Based on the average last frost (Feb 7) and first frost (Dec 24). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.