Frost Dates for Winter Haven, FL
In Winter Haven, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 15 and the average first fall frost around Jan 10, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 7, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Winter Haven Gilbert Airport, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 146 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 7 | Dec 25 |
| 20% | Feb 1 | Jan 1 |
| 30% | Jan 27 | Jan 4 |
| 40% | Jan 20 | Jan 7 |
| 50% | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| 60% | Jan 11 | Jan 14 |
| 70% | Jan 8 | Jan 21 |
| 80% | Jan 5 | Jan 28 |
| 90% | Dec 30 | 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 25 | Jan 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Winter Haven
Transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Sow or transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Sow or transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Sow or transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Sow or transplant Dec 18 – Jan 1
Fall sowing Nov 15 – Dec 13
Fall sowing Nov 15 – Dec 6
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 15
Sow or transplant Dec 18 – Jan 1
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 29
Transplant Jan 1 – Jan 15
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Transplant Dec 25 – Jan 8
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Nov 29 – Dec 20
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 15
Plant Dec 18 – Jan 1
Based on the average last frost (Jan 15) and first frost (Jan 10). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.