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Frost Dates for Holiday, FL

Last spring frost
Jan 20
First fall frost
Jan 9
Growing season
354 days
Hardiness zone
10a

In an average year around Holiday, FL, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Jan 20 and the first fall frost is about Jan 9, giving roughly a 354-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Dec 29 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.

Last spring frost - Holiday, FL
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Mar 1 Jan 31 Jan 1
Freeze (32°F) Feb 14 Jan 20 Dec 29
Hard (28°F) Feb 5 Jan 15 Dec 29
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Mar 1 Feb 19 Feb 11 Feb 5 Jan 31 Jan 25 Jan 18 Jan 10 Jan 1
32°F Feb 14 Feb 5 Feb 1 Jan 27 Jan 20 Jan 14 Jan 8 Jan 5 Dec 29
28°F Feb 5 Jan 29 Jan 26 Jan 21 Jan 15 Jan 10 Jan 7 Jan 4 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.

First fall frost - Holiday, FL
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Dec 3 Dec 31 Jan 27
Freeze (32°F) Dec 16 Jan 9 Feb 4
Hard (28°F) Dec 24 Jan 13 Feb 1
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Dec 3 Dec 9 Dec 18 Dec 25 Dec 31 Jan 4 Jan 8 Jan 16 Jan 27
32°F Dec 16 Dec 26 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 15 Jan 21 Jan 27 Feb 4
28°F Dec 24 Jan 3 Jan 6 Jan 8 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 22 Jan 27 Feb 1

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

These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, Fl, about 3.3 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 6 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.

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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 Holiday, FL?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Holiday, FL is about Jan 20. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Dec 29.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Holiday, FL typically arrives about Jan 9. 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 Jan 20 on average, or Dec 29 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 354 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