Last frost date in Panama City, FL

Average last frost
February 15

Expect the last frost in Panama City around February 15. Frost after March 11 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about December 12, which leaves 301 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 16 happens one year in ten.

Safe after (10% risk)
Mar 11
Average first frost
Dec 12
Frost-free season
301 days
Hard freeze (28°F) ends
Jan 31
Next 7 nights in Panama City

No frost in the next 7 nights

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC

  1. ThuOct 2252°
  2. FriOct 2350°
  3. SatOct 2455°
  4. SunOct 2555°
  5. MonOct 2653°
  6. TueOct 2753°
  7. WedOct 2854°
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLast frost Feb 15First frost Dec 12301 frost-free daysBlue: chance of 32°F frost. Green: average frost-free season.JFMAMJJASOND301 frost-free days
Frost risk through the year at Panama City 5N, 7.8 miles from Panama City.

Planting calendar for Panama City

Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Florida.

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
Warm-season crops
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TomatoesFeb 22–Mar 8
PumpkinsMar 1–Mar 15
SunflowersFeb 15–Mar 8
CucumbersMar 1–Mar 8
CornFeb 22–Mar 8
Sweet potatoesMar 8–Mar 22
WatermelonMar 1–Mar 15
Green beansFeb 22–Mar 15
ZucchiniFeb 22–Mar 8
OkraMar 8–Mar 22
PeppersMar 1–Mar 15
BasilFeb 22–Mar 8
Butternut squashFeb 22–Mar 8
CantaloupeMar 1–Mar 15
EggplantMar 1–Mar 15
Cool-season crops
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PotatoesJan 18–Feb 1
OnionsJan 4–Jan 25
CarrotsJan 25–Mar 1
LettuceFeb 1–Feb 22
BroccoliJan 18–Feb 1
BeetsJan 18–Mar 1
PeasJan 4–Jan 18
CabbageJan 18–Feb 1
RadishesJan 11–Feb 22
Brussels sproutsFeb 1–Feb 15
SpinachJan 4–Jan 25
CilantroFeb 1–Feb 22
KaleJan 18–Feb 1
Collard greensJan 18–Feb 1
TurnipsJan 18–Feb 1
DillFeb 15–Mar 1
CeleryFeb 22–Mar 1
CauliflowerFeb 1–Feb 15
LeeksFeb 1–Feb 15
Swiss chardFeb 1–Mar 1
ParsleyFeb 1–Feb 22
Fall bulbs and garlic
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tulip bulbsDec 15–Jan 15
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
Perennials
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
StrawberriesJan 18–Feb 1
AsparagusJan 18–Feb 1

Frost probabilities

ThresholdSpring, 90% chance laterSpring, 50%Spring, 10%Fall, 10% chance earlierFall, 50%Fall, 90%
Light frost, 32°FJan 13Feb 15Mar 11Nov 16Dec 12Jan 12
Hard freeze, 28°FDec 30Jan 31Feb 28Dec 1Jan 1Feb 1

Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Where these numbers come from

NOAA station Panama City 5N (USC00086842) sits 7.8 miles from the center of Panama City at 5 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.

Questions

When is the last frost in Panama City, FL?

The average last frost date in Panama City is February 15, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after March 11.

When is the first frost in Panama City?

The first frost in fall usually comes around December 12. One year in ten it arrives before November 16.

How long is the growing season in Panama City?

About 301 days between the average last and first frost.

When should I plant tomatoes in Panama City?

Plant tomato seedlings outside from February 22 to March 8. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.

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