Last frost date in Punta Gorda, Florida
January 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 14.
January 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 27.
A 32°F night happens here about 4 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Punta Gorda 4 Ese (USC00087397), 4.4 miles from Punta Gorda, elevation 20 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 1 | Jan 21 | Feb 14 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 27 | Jan 14 | Feb 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 365
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 8 years in 10 | Feb 1 | Jan 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | 4 years in 10 | Jan 21 | Jan 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 1 years in 10 | — | — |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.2
What to plant now in Punta Gorda
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Punta Gorda right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Punta Gorda: January 21
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
- North Port 14 mi · last frost Feb 1
- Cape Coral 18 mi · last frost Jan 16
- Venice 26 mi · last frost Jan 25
- Bonita Springs 41 mi · last frost Jan 17
- Sarasota 42 mi · last frost Jan 15
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