Last frost date in Sarasota, Florida
January 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 8.
January 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 24.
A 32°F night happens here about 3 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sarasota Bradenton AP (USW00012871), 4.5 miles from Sarasota, elevation 28 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 29 | Jan 15 | Feb 8 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 24 | Jan 10 | Feb 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 365
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 7 years in 10 | Jan 27 | Jan 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | 3 years in 10 | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
| 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 Sarasota
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Sarasota right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Sarasota: January 15
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
- Bradenton 11 mi · last frost Jan 16
- Venice 17 mi · last frost Jan 25
- North Port 29 mi · last frost Feb 1
- St. Petersburg 30 mi · last frost Jan 17
- Punta Gorda 42 mi · last frost Jan 21
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