Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for High Springs, FL
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring
As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.
While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.
Key dates for your spring planting:
- By April 11, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around March 24, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 12, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them
If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Feb 9 | Jan 28 | Jan 17 | Jan 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 24° | Feb 23 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Feb 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 24 | Jan 15 | -- | -- |
| Last 28° | Mar 12 | Mar 4 | Feb 27 | Feb 22 | Feb 18 | Feb 14 | Feb 9 | Feb 4 | Jan 27 |
| Last 32° | Mar 27 | Mar 19 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 23 | Feb 17 | Feb 10 |
| Last 36° | Apr 11 | Apr 5 | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 5 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in High Springs, FL, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.
The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:
These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 16° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Dec 24 | Jan 9 | Jan 23 | Feb 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Dec 3 | Dec 13 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | Jan 12 | Jan 22 | -- | -- |
| First 28° | Nov 15 | Nov 25 | Dec 3 | Dec 10 | Dec 16 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 | Jan 5 | Jan 16 |
| First 32° | Oct 31 | Nov 9 | Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 |
| First 36° | Oct 21 | Oct 29 | Nov 5 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 9 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
- Gainesville Rgnl Ap, FL 24.5 mi
- Lake City, FL 25.0 mi
- Usher Twr, FL 32.3 mi
- Cross City, FL 37.1 mi
- Live Oak, FL 40.7 mi
- Glen St Mary, FL 42.4 mi
- Mayo, FL 44.5 mi
- Steinhatchee, FL 49.1 mi
- Jasper, FL 53.8 mi
- Ocala, FL 58.4 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.