Last frost date in Fernandina Beach, Florida

February 2

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 1.

January 4

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 10.

A 32°F night happens here about 9 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fernandina Beach (USC00082944), 0.6 miles from Fernandina Beach, elevation 49 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Fernandina Beach, Florida
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springJan 2Feb 2Mar 1
First frost in fallDec 10Jan 4Feb 3

Frost-free days in an average year: 333

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Fernandina Beach
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)10 years in 10Feb 18Dec 19
Frost (32°F)9 years in 10Feb 2Jan 4
Hard freeze (28°F)5 years in 10Jan 26Jan 13

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 5.0

What to plant now in Fernandina Beach

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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