Last frost date in Gainesville, Florida
March 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 23.
December 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Gainesville Rgnl AP (USW00012816), 4.4 miles from Gainesville, elevation 123 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 1 | Mar 3 | Mar 23 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 12 | Dec 2 | Jan 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 277
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 3 | Dec 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 9 years in 10 | Feb 12 | Dec 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 15
What to plant now in Gainesville
- 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 Gainesville: March 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 Gainesville: December 2
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
- Alachua 10 mi · last frost Mar 4
- Ocala 37 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Lake City 39 mi · last frost Mar 1
- Palatka 40 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Jacksonville 61 mi · last frost Feb 1
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