Frost dates for ZIP 33440 (Montura, FL)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Devils Garden, FL (9 miles away).
Freezes are uncommon here
NOAA's normals for this station show a 32°F night in about 41% of years (about 3 freezing night(s) a year on average). The dates below describe freeze timing for the station's record; in many years there may be no 32°F freeze at all.
- Average last spring frostJan 2550% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostJan 13 (next year)50% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)year-round in a typical yearmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone10a30 to 35°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Freezes are uncommon here, so frost-based timing is rough. Local extension calendars for frost-free areas use months.
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
82°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 81°F, as of Oct 17, 9:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Everglades City 5 NE (47 mi).
4-inch depth
82°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 81°F, as of Oct 17, 9:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Everglades City 5 NE (47 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 33440 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 82°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): not yet. Apply as soil cools toward 70°F (typically October to early November).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- St. Augustinegrass (warm-season): Spring: About 2–3 weeks after full green-up (May in the Carolinas; earlier in Florida and south Texas) (about Mar 5 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Light feedings June–August where local rules allow; Last: No later than about mid-September in the Carolinas, about 6–8 weeks before first frost elsewhere. Avoid: Feeding before green-up or late in fall (feeds weeds and favors large patch and cold injury).
Plant now
- Kale: fall sowing Oct 7–Nov 4
- Collards: fall sowing Oct 7–Nov 4
- Broccoli: fall transplant Oct 7–Nov 4
- Cabbage: fall transplant Oct 7–Nov 4
- Cauliflower: fall transplant Oct 7–Nov 4
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Lettuce: fall sowing Nov 4–Dec 2
- Kale: fall transplant Oct 21–Nov 18
- Collards: fall transplant Oct 21–Nov 18
- Brussels sprouts: start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Kohlrabi: fall sowing Nov 4–18
- Swiss chard: fall sowing Nov 4–18
- Beet: fall sowing Nov 4–18
- Carrot: fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 4
- Turnip: fall sowing Nov 4–18
- Pea (garden, snap, snow): fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 4
- Onion (bulbing): start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Green onion / scallion: fall sowing Nov 4–18
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 1 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jan 25 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Feb 13 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Dec 23 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Jan 13 (next year) |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Feb 4 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Jan 30 | Jan 7 (next year) |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jan 25 | Jan 13 (next year) |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 20 | Jan 14 (next year) |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 33440
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jan 25) and first fall frost (Jan 13). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Sep 16–Oct 14 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 23–Oct 14 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 23–Oct 14 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Jan 4–25 (transplant) Dec 28–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 9 (transplant) Nov 4–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 14–Jan 4 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 9 (sowing) |
| Kale | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 18 (transplant) Oct 7–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Collards | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 25 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 18 (transplant) Oct 7–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Oct 7–Nov 4 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Oct 7–Nov 4 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) | Oct 7–Nov 4 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 23–Oct 14 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 16 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 14–28 | Jan 11–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 21–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Dec 2–16 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Nov 30–Dec 28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 2–16 | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 14–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Dec 2–30 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | Dec 2–30 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 15–Mar 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 14–28 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 2–16 | Feb 1–8 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 14–28 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 18–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Nov 4–Dec 2 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Florida has a university or garden plant program: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Plant Guide. Plant frost-tender annuals after January 25 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Devils Garden, FL (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00082298), elevation 26 ft, 9.1 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clewiston #2, FL | 14 mi | Jan 27 | Jan 13 (next year) |
| Big Cypress, FL | 15 mi | Jan 20 | Jan 10 (next year) |
| Moore Haven Lock 1, FL | 21 mi | Jan 23 | Jan 11 (next year) |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 7 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 33440
When is the last frost in 33440?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 33440 is January 25. For a more cautious planting date, use February 13, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 33440?
The average first fall freeze is January 13 (next year). In 1 year in 10 it comes by December 23.
What hardiness zone is 33440?
ZIP 33440 is in USDA zone 10a (30 to 35°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 33440 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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