Frost Dates for Pensacola, FL
In Pensacola, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 14 and the average first fall frost around Dec 9, for a growing season of about 301 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Pensacola Rgnl Airport, FL weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 112 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 11 | Nov 17 |
| 20% | Mar 4 | Nov 25 |
| 30% | Feb 26 | Dec 1 |
| 40% | Feb 21 | Dec 5 |
| 50% | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| 60% | Feb 10 | Dec 16 |
| 70% | Feb 4 | Dec 27 |
| 80% | Jan 31 | Jan 2 |
| 90% | Jan 21 | Jan 10 |
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) | Mar 2 | Nov 25 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 | Jan 1 |
Planting calendar for Pensacola
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Nov 11
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 14
Sow or transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 28
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Sep 30
Transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 18
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 14
Plant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Based on the average last frost (Feb 14) and first frost (Dec 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.