Copeland, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Copeland compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Copeland fall between January 20 and January 24. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 30, or the last frost as late as February 14.
- Compared with Bonita Springs, FL, 61 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 2 |
| 50% (median) | January 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 30 |
| 50% (median) | January 20 |
| 90% (late) | February 11 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Copeland, FL only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Everglades City 5 Ne, FL weather station, 7 km away (elevation 3 ft (1 m)).
Frost dates near Copeland
- Everglades City Jan 16 · Jan 14
- Chokoloskee Jan 16 · Jan 14
- Ochopee Jan 18 · Jan 16
- Immokalee Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Goodland rare frost
- Marco Island rare frost
- Naples Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Immokalee (Collier) Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Bonita Springs Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Felda Jan 23 · Jan 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Copeland, FL?
The median last spring frost in Copeland, FL is January 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Copeland, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 30.
How long is the growing season in Copeland, FL?
About 361 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Copeland, FL?
Copeland, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.