Lake Placid, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 26median date
First fall frostDec 22median date
Growing season299 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Lake Placid compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lake Placid falls between January 20 and March 28, a 67-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 27 and January 27.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 299-day growing season is among the longest of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 9 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Lehigh Acres, FL, 82 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 20 |
| 50% (median) | February 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 27 |
| 50% (median) | December 22 |
| 90% (late) | January 27 |
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 Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 26, first frost Dec 22, zone 9b. 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 27 to Nov 24
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
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 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 1
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
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 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Plant for fall: Dec 8 to Jan 12Plant for fall: Dec 8 to Jan 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lake Placid, 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 27 – Nov 24 |
| Kale | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| 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 29 – Oct 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 22 – Mar 5 | Nov 10 – Dec 1 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| 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 29 – Oct 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 8 – Jan 12 |
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 Archbold Bio Stn, FL weather station, 12 km away (elevation 141 ft (43 m)).
ZIP codes in Lake Placid: 33852 33862
Frost dates near Lake Placid
- Venus Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Sebring Jan 28 · Jan 8
- Lorida Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Avon Park Jan 28 · Jan 8
- Palmdale Jan 27 · Jan 11
- Zolfo Springs Feb 4 · Jan 8
- Fort Ogden Feb 7 · Jan 4
- Okeechobee Jan 31 · Jan 11
- Frostproof Jan 28 · Jan 8
- Wauchula Feb 4 · Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lake Placid, FL?
The median last spring frost in Lake Placid, FL is February 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lake Placid, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 27.
How long is the growing season in Lake Placid, FL?
About 299 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lake Placid, FL?
Lake Placid, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.