Frost dates for 32513 — Pensacola, FL
Last spring frostFeb 17median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season295 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Pensacola compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pensacola falls between January 20 and March 13, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 12.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 295-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 14 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 13 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mobile, AL, 84 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 7 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 20 |
| 50% (median) | February 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 90% (late) | January 12 |
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 Pensacola, FL
Frost dates for 32513 — Pensacola, FL — last frost Feb 17, first frost Dec 9, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pensacola, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Basil | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 24 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 25 – Dec 30 |
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 Pensacola 7 Nne, FL weather station, 7 km away (elevation 115 ft (35 m)).
ZIP codes in Pensacola: 32501 32502 32503 32504 32505 32506 32507 32508 32509 32511 32512 32513 32514 32516 32520 32521 32522 32523 32524 32526 32534 32559 32591
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pensacola, FL?
The median last spring frost in Pensacola, FL is February 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pensacola, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Pensacola, FL?
About 295 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pensacola, FL?
Pensacola, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.