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🍂 First Frost Dates for Citra, Florida 32113

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Nov 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Dec 1. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Citra, FL are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 4
20% chanceNov 10
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 22
50% chanceNov 27
60% chanceDec 2
70% chanceDec 5
80% chanceDec 11
90% chanceDec 19
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 17
20% chanceNov 25
30% chanceDec 1
40% chanceDec 5
50% chanceDec 9
60% chanceDec 14
70% chanceDec 19
80% chanceDec 27
90% chanceJan 5
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 1
20% chanceDec 6
30% chanceDec 12
40% chanceDec 18
50% chanceDec 24
60% chanceDec 31
70% chanceJan 5
80% chanceJan 12
90% chanceJan 25
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 9
20% chanceDec 17
30% chanceDec 24
40% chanceDec 30
50% chanceJan 3
60% chanceJan 8
70% chanceJan 15
80% chanceJan 24
90% chanceFeb 2
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 16
20% chanceDec 25
30% chanceDec 31
40% chanceJan 3
50% chanceJan 8
60% chanceJan 13
70% chanceJan 20
80% chanceJan 27
90% chanceFeb 3
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 21
20% chanceDec 29
30% chanceJan 1
40% chanceJan 6
50% chanceJan 10
60% chanceJan 16
70% chanceJan 20
80% chanceJan 25
90% chanceJan 31

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: ORANGE SPRINGS 2SSW (USC00086618)

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