Last spring frost
Feb 26
Frost Dates for Lake Placid, FL
First fall frost
Dec 22
Growing season
300 days
Hardiness zone
10a
In an average year around Lake Placid, FL, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Feb 26 and the first fall frost is about Dec 22, giving roughly a 300-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Jan 20 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Apr 16 | Mar 19 | Feb 11 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 | Feb 26 | Jan 20 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 9 | Feb 4 | Jan 1 |
| Severe (24°F) | Feb 26 | Jan 23 | Dec 31 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Apr 7 | Apr 1 | Mar 26 | Mar 19 | Mar 12 | Mar 5 | Feb 25 | Feb 11 |
| 32°F | Mar 28 | Mar 18 | Mar 10 | Mar 3 | Feb 26 | Feb 18 | Feb 10 | Feb 1 | Jan 20 |
| 28°F | Mar 9 | Feb 27 | Feb 20 | Feb 11 | Feb 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 22 | Jan 11 | Jan 1 |
| 24°F | Feb 26 | Feb 14 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 23 | Jan 17 | Jan 10 | Jan 4 | Dec 31 |
| 20°F | Feb 9 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 21 | Jan 15 | Jan 10 | Jan 7 | Jan 3 | Dec 29 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Nov 11 | Dec 3 | Jan 2 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 27 | Dec 22 | Jan 27 |
| Hard (28°F) | Dec 6 | Jan 7 | Feb 8 |
| Severe (24°F) | Dec 21 | Jan 13 | Feb 20 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Nov 11 | Nov 19 | Nov 25 | Nov 30 | Dec 3 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 23 | Jan 2 |
| 32°F | Nov 27 | Dec 2 | Dec 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 4 | Jan 14 | Jan 27 |
| 28°F | Dec 6 | Dec 20 | Dec 29 | Jan 2 | Jan 7 | Jan 14 | Jan 22 | Jan 31 | Feb 8 |
| 24°F | Dec 21 | Dec 31 | Jan 3 | Jan 7 | Jan 13 | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 3 | Feb 20 |
| 20°F | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 8 | Jan 11 | Jan 18 | Jan 24 | Jan 29 | Feb 5 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lake Placid, FL?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Lake Placid, FL is about Feb 26. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Jan 20.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Lake Placid, FL typically arrives about Dec 22. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Feb 26 on average, or Jan 20 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 300 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026