El Jobean, 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 El Jobean compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in El Jobean fall between January 14 and January 21. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 27, or the last frost as late as February 14.
- El Jobean shares its weather station with Port Charlotte, FL, 9 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 1 |
| 50% (median) | January 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | January 14 |
| 90% (late) | February 9 |
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
El Jobean, 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 Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL weather station, 22 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near El Jobean
- Rotonda West Jan 21 · Jan 14
- Port Charlotte Jan 21 · Jan 14
- Placida Jan 21 · Jan 14
- North Port Feb 1 · Jan 6
- Englewood Jan 25 · Jan 19
- Boca Grande Jan 21 · Jan 14
- Punta Gorda Jan 22 · Jan 10
- Murdock Jan 21 · Jan 14
- Venice Jan 25 · Jan 19
- Bokeelia Jan 16 · Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in El Jobean, FL?
The median last spring frost in El Jobean, FL is January 21. 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 El Jobean, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 27.
How long is the growing season in El Jobean, FL?
About 358 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is El Jobean, FL?
El Jobean, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.