Frost Dates for Tarpon Springs, FL
In Tarpon Springs, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 20 and the average first fall frost around Jan 9, for a growing season of about 354 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 6 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 14 | Dec 16 |
| 20% | Feb 5 | Dec 26 |
| 30% | Feb 1 | Jan 1 |
| 40% | Jan 27 | Jan 5 |
| 50% | Jan 20 | Jan 9 |
| 60% | Jan 14 | Jan 15 |
| 70% | Jan 8 | Jan 21 |
| 80% | Jan 5 | Jan 27 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | Feb 4 |
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 31 | Dec 31 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 | Jan 13 |
Planting calendar for Tarpon Springs
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Sow or transplant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 5
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Sow or transplant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 28
Transplant Jan 6 – Jan 20
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Transplant Dec 30 – Jan 13
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Nov 28 – Dec 19
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Plant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Based on the average last frost (Jan 20) and first frost (Jan 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.