Frost Dates for Temple Terrace, FL
In Temple Terrace, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 20 and the average first fall frost around Jan 12, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 10, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Tampa Intl. Airport, FL weather station, 11 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% | Feb 10 | Dec 23 |
| 20% | Feb 2 | Dec 30 |
| 30% | Jan 31 | Jan 3 |
| 40% | Jan 25 | Jan 7 |
| 50% | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| 60% | Jan 13 | Jan 16 |
| 70% | Jan 9 | Jan 23 |
| 80% | Jan 4 | Jan 29 |
| 90% | Dec 27 | 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) | Jan 29 | Jan 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Temple Terrace
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 17 – Dec 15
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 8
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Sow or transplant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Dec 1
Transplant Jan 6 – Jan 20
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Transplant Dec 30 – Jan 13
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Dec 1 – Dec 22
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Plant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Based on the average last frost (Jan 20) and first frost (Jan 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.