Frost Dates for Venice, FL
In Venice, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 25 and the average first fall frost around Jan 19, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 15, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Venice, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 8 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 15 | Dec 28 |
| 20% | Feb 7 | Jan 4 |
| 30% | Feb 2 | Jan 8 |
| 40% | Jan 30 | Jan 11 |
| 50% | Jan 25 | Jan 19 |
| 60% | Jan 20 | Jan 24 |
| 70% | Jan 12 | Jan 29 |
| 80% | Jan 7 | Feb 3 |
| 90% | Jan 3 | Feb 11 |
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 | Jan 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 25 | Jan 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Venice
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 24 – Dec 22
Fall sowing Nov 24 – Dec 15
Fall sowing Nov 10 – Nov 24
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 10 – Dec 8
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Oct 27 – Nov 10
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 27 – Nov 10
Fall sowing Oct 27 – Nov 10
Fall sowing Dec 8 – Dec 29
Fall sowing Nov 10 – Nov 24
Plant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Based on the average last frost (Jan 25) and first frost (Jan 19). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.