Naples, 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 Naples compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Naples 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, 21 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
Naples, 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, 5 km away (elevation 39 ft (12 m)).
ZIP codes in Naples: 34101 34102 34103 34104 34105 34106 34107 34108 34109 34110 34112 34113 34114 34116 34117 34119 34120
Frost dates near Naples
- Bonita Springs Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Marco Island rare frost
- Goodland rare frost
- Estero Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Immokalee Jan 18 · Jan 11
- Immokalee (Collier) Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Fort Myers Beach Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Copeland Jan 24 · Jan 20
- Fort Myers Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Sanibel Jan 16 · Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Naples, FL?
The median last spring frost in Naples, 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 Naples, 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 Naples, FL?
About 358 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Naples, FL?
Naples, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10b.