Frost dates for 34698 — Dunedin, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 2 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Dunedin compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Dunedin fall between January 9 and January 20. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 16, or the last frost as late as February 14.
- Dunedin shares its weather station with Palm Harbor, FL, 7 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 29 |
| 50% (median) | January 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 16 |
| 50% (median) | January 9 |
| 90% (late) | February 4 |
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
Dunedin, 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 Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, FL weather station, 14 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
ZIP codes in Dunedin: 34697 34698
Frost dates near Dunedin
- Ozona Jan 20 · Jan 9
- Crystal Beach Jan 20 · Jan 9
- Palm Harbor Jan 20 · Jan 9
- Safety Harbor Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Clearwater Beach Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Oldsmar Jan 20 · Jan 9
- Clearwater Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Belleair Beach Jan 17 · Jan 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dunedin, FL?
The median last spring frost in Dunedin, FL is January 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dunedin, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 16.
How long is the growing season in Dunedin, FL?
About 354 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dunedin, FL?
Dunedin, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.