Immokalee, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 0 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 18. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 27, or the last frost as late as February 16.
- Compared with Bonita Springs, FL, 41 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | January 11 |
| 90% (late) | February 7 |
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 Naples, FL weather station, 27 km away (elevation 39 ft (12 m)).
Frost dates near Immokalee
- Copeland Jan 24 · Jan 20
- Naples Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Immokalee (Collier) Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Everglades City Jan 16 · Jan 14
- Goodland rare frost
- Felda Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Marco Island rare frost
- Bonita Springs Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Chokoloskee Jan 16 · Jan 14
- Ochopee Jan 18 · Jan 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Immokalee, FL?
The median last spring frost in Immokalee, FL is January 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 16, 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 27.
How long is the growing season in Immokalee, FL?
About 358 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.