Navarre, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season271 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Navarre compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Navarre falls between January 31 and March 23, a 51-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 31.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 271-day growing season is longer than 39% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 23 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pensacola, FL, 34 km away, the last frost here is 15 days later than there and the growing season is 27 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | December 31 |
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 Navarre, FL
Navarre, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 1, first frost Nov 27, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Navarre, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 1 – Mar 8 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Basil | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL weather station, 11 km away (elevation 102 ft (31 m)).
Frost dates near Navarre
- Mary Esther Mar 1 · Nov 27
- Hurlburt Field Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Gulf Breeze Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Bagdad Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Fort Walton Beach Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Eglin Afb Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Milton Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Shalimar Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Pensacola Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Niceville Mar 12 · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Navarre, FL?
The median last spring frost in Navarre, FL is March 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Navarre, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Navarre, FL?
About 271 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Navarre, FL?
Navarre, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.