Immokalee (Collier), FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 2 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Immokalee compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Immokalee fall between January 11 and January 23. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 26, or the last frost as late as February 18.
- Compared with Lehigh Acres, FL, 22 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 26 |
| 50% (median) | January 11 |
| 90% (late) | February 10 |
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
Immokalee, 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 Immokalee, FL weather station, 6 km away (elevation 36 ft (11 m)).
Frost dates near Immokalee
- Felda Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Lehigh Acres Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Bonita Springs Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Estero Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Alva Feb 2 · Jan 8
- Labelle Feb 2 · Jan 8
- Immokalee Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Fort Myers Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Naples Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Fort Myers Beach Jan 16 · Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Immokalee, FL?
The median last spring frost in Immokalee, FL is January 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Immokalee, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 26.
How long is the growing season in Immokalee, FL?
About 353 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Immokalee, FL?
Immokalee, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.