Frost Dates for Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Coordinates: 27.947, -82.459

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Tampa, Florida, United States of America typically occurs around Jan 23, and the first autumn air frost around Dec 13. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 325 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -3.9 to -1.1°C (25 to 30°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 12°C (54°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32°C (90°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Jan 23 (last spring) to Dec 13 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Jan 23 to Dec 13, which provides approximately 323 frost free days.

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  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostDec 13Jan 23
Light Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely