Eastpoint, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 20median date
First fall frostDec 13median date
Growing season296 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Eastpoint compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Eastpoint falls between January 20 and March 12, a 51-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 17 and January 16.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 296-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 13 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 94 km away, the last frost here is 19 days earlier than there and the growing season is 41 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 20 |
| 50% (median) | February 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 17 |
| 50% (median) | December 13 |
| 90% (late) | January 16 |
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 Eastpoint, FL
Eastpoint, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 20, first frost Dec 13, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 28 to Dec 12Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Nov 22
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Plant for fall: Nov 29 to Jan 3Plant for fall: Nov 29 to Jan 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Eastpoint, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 23 – Feb 27 | Oct 18 – Nov 15 |
| Kale | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Broccoli | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cabbage | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Okra | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Basil | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Oct 18 – Nov 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 27 | Nov 1 – Nov 22 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Oct 18 – Nov 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 29 – Jan 3 |
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 Apalachicola Airport, FL weather station, 20 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Eastpoint
- Apalachicola Feb 20 · Dec 13
- Carrabelle Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Lanark Village Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Sumatra Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Port Saint Joe Feb 15 · Dec 18
- Sopchoppy Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Panacea Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Wewahitchka (Gulf) Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Mexico Beach Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Telogia Mar 13 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Eastpoint, FL?
The median last spring frost in Eastpoint, FL is February 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Eastpoint, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 17.
How long is the growing season in Eastpoint, FL?
About 296 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Eastpoint, FL?
Eastpoint, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.