Last frost date in St. Augustine, Florida
February 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 3.
January 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 7.
A 32°F night happens here about 8 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station St Augustine Lighthouse (USC00087826), 1.5 miles from St. Augustine, elevation 12 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 31 | Feb 1 | Mar 3 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 7 | Jan 5 | Feb 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 334
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 17 | Dec 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | 8 years in 10 | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 4 years in 10 | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 4.5
What to plant now in St. Augustine
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in St. Augustine right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 St. Augustine: February 1
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
- Palm Coast 25 mi · last frost Jan 24
- Jacksonville Beach 26 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Palatka 28 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Jacksonville 37 mi · last frost Feb 1
- Daytona Beach 50 mi · last frost Jan 30
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