Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for North Port, Florida

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Myakka Rvr State Park, 14 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostFeb 1
First fall frostJan 6
336 frost-free days
Last spring frostFeb 11 year in 10 after Mar 3
First fall frostJan 61 year in 10 by Dec 5
Growing season336 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 10a30 to 35°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in North Port in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in North Port during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Tonight: forecast low 69°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.

No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in North Port

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Myakka Rvr State Park, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Jan 19 · Feb 19 · Mar 19 Nov 28 · Dec 27 · Jan 22 305 days
32°F freeze Jan 1 · Feb 1 · Mar 3 Dec 5 · Jan 6 · Feb 5 336 days
28°F hard freeze Dec 29 · Jan 15 · Feb 10 Dec 18 · Jan 9 · Feb 7 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086065. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Myakka Rvr State Park

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for North Port, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Myakka Rvr State Park (station USC00086065, elevation 19 ft), 14 mi from North Port. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frost dates near North Port

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Punta Gorda, FL 14 mi rare rare
Venice, FL 14 mi rare rare
Arcadia, FL 24 mi Feb 7 Jan 4
Sarasota, FL 29 mi rare rare
Cape Coral, FL 31 mi rare rare
Longboat Key, FL 36 mi rare rare
Bradenton, FL 38 mi rare rare
Fort Myers, FL 38 mi rare rare
Palmetto, FL 40 mi rare rare
Sanibel, FL 42 mi rare rare

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in North Port?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in North Port is around February 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 1.

When is the first frost in North Port?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around January 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 5 and a 90% chance by February 5.

Can it frost in North Port after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after February 19.

What growing zone is North Port?

North Port is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 30 to 35°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 34287. See growing zones in Florida.

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