Hilliard, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 26median date
First fall frostDec 7median date
Growing season284 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Hilliard compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hilliard falls between January 29 and March 21, a 51-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 16 and January 7.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 284-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 17 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Jacksonville, FL, 49 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 29 |
| 50% (median) | February 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 16 |
| 50% (median) | December 7 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
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 Hilliard, FL
Hilliard, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 26, first frost Dec 7, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 4 to Dec 18Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Plant for fall: Nov 23 to Dec 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hilliard, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 4 – Dec 18 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Jan 29 – Mar 5 | Oct 12 – Nov 9 |
| Kale | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Broccoli | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Okra | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Basil | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 22 – Mar 5 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 23 – Dec 28 |
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 Folkston 9 Sw, GA weather station, 19 km away (elevation 121 ft (37 m)).
Frost dates near Hilliard
- Callahan Feb 25 · Dec 7
- Bryceville Feb 28 · Dec 3
- Yulee Feb 2 · Jan 4
- Fernandina Beach Feb 2 · Jan 4
- Jacksonville Feb 1 · Jan 5
- Macclenny Mar 8 · Dec 1
- Glen Saint Mary Mar 8 · Dec 1
- Sanderson Mar 8 · Dec 1
- Orange Park Feb 1 · Jan 5
- Atlantic Beach Feb 1 · Jan 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hilliard, FL?
The median last spring frost in Hilliard, FL is February 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hilliard, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 16.
How long is the growing season in Hilliard, FL?
About 284 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hilliard, FL?
Hilliard, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.