Bonifay, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season258 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Bonifay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bonifay falls between February 8 and March 25, a 45-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 258-day growing season is longer than 20% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 28 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dothan, AL, 48 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 10 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bonifay, FL
Bonifay, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 18, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bonifay, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Bonifay Tri Co Ap, FL weather station, 8 km away (elevation 85 ft (26 m)).
Frost dates near Bonifay
- Noma Mar 5 · Nov 18
- Caryville Mar 5 · Nov 18
- Graceville Mar 5 · Nov 18
- Chipley Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Westville Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Vernon Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Wausau Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Cottondale Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Ponce De Leon Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Campbellton Mar 1 · Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bonifay, FL?
The median last spring frost in Bonifay, FL is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bonifay, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Bonifay, FL?
About 258 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bonifay, FL?
Bonifay, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.