Last frost date in Alachua, Florida
March 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 26.
December 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Gainesville 11 Wnw (USC00083322), 5.9 miles from Alachua, elevation 95 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 3 | Mar 4 | Mar 26 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 10 | Dec 4 | Jan 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 274
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 4 | Dec 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 16 | Dec 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 20
What to plant now in Alachua
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsAug 1 – Dec 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- GarlicSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- DandelionSept 15 – Dec 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around February 28 Alachua: March 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 Alachua: December 4
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Florida
- Gainesville 10 mi · last frost Mar 3
- Lake City 31 mi · last frost Mar 1
- Ocala 45 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Palatka 49 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Jacksonville 63 mi · last frost Feb 1
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