Graham, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 8median date
First fall frostDec 24median date
Growing season319 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 15 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Graham compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Graham fall between December 24 and February 8. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 29, or the last frost as late as March 8.
- Nearby Gainesville, FL, 40 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Mar 3), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 6 |
| 50% (median) | February 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 29 |
| 50% (median) | December 24 |
| 90% (late) | January 30 |
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 Graham, FL
Graham, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 8, first frost Dec 24, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 16 to Nov 30Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 26
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 3
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Plant for fall: Dec 10 to Jan 14Plant for fall: Dec 10 to Jan 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Graham, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 11 – Feb 15 | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Kale | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Okra | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Basil | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Oct 29 – Nov 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 4 – Feb 15 | Nov 12 – Dec 3 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Oct 29 – Nov 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 10 – Jan 14 |
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 Starke, FL weather station, 3 km away (elevation 151 ft (46 m)).
Frost dates near Graham
- Starke Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Lawtey Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Hampton Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Raiford Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Brooker Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Waldo Mar 3 · Dec 2
- Keystone Heights Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Earleton Mar 3 · Dec 2
- Lake Butler Feb 8 · Dec 24
- Lake Geneva Feb 8 · Dec 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Graham, FL?
The median last spring frost in Graham, FL is February 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Graham, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 29.
How long is the growing season in Graham, FL?
About 319 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Graham, FL?
Graham, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.