Last frost date in Bartow, Florida
January 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 20.
January 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 17.
A 32°F night happens here about 7 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bartow 1SE (USC00080478), 0.7 miles from Bartow, elevation 111 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 27 | Jan 24 | Feb 20 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 17 | Jan 7 | Feb 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 352
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 6 | Dec 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | 7 years in 10 | Jan 24 | Jan 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 2 years in 10 | Jan 19 | Jan 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.8
What to plant now in Bartow
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Bartow right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Bartow: January 24
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
- Winter Haven 12 mi · last frost Jan 15
- Lake Wales 14 mi · last frost Feb 4
- Lakeland 14 mi · last frost Jan 26
- Plant City 20 mi · last frost Jan 30
- Zephyrhills 33 mi · last frost Jan 31
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