Frost dates for Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL
At Chactaw Nolf Milton, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Mar 1 and the median first fall frost is Nov 27, for a typical growing season of 273 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Mar 23. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 9a to 9b.
- Mar 1Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Mar 23Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Nov 27First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 273 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 21 | Mar 16 | Apr 6 |
| 32°F | Jan 31 | Mar 1 | Mar 23 |
| 28°F | Jan 8 | Feb 9 | Mar 11 |
| 24°F | Dec 28 | Jan 27 | Feb 28 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 31 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 |
| 32°F | Nov 6 | Nov 27 | Dec 31 |
| 28°F | Nov 15 | Dec 17 | Jan 21 |
| 24°F | Dec 1 | Jan 3 | Feb 3 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 217 days | 244 days | 274 days |
| 32°F | 240 days | 273 days | 311 days |
| 28°F | 265 days | 306 days | 348 days |
| 24°F | 303 days | 345 days | 365 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 95% |
| 24°F | 70% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32583 | 9a | 20 to 25°F | 11 km |
| 32566 | 9a | 20 to 25°F | 11 km |
| 32530 | 9a | 20 to 25°F | 12 km |
| 32563 | 9b | 25 to 30°F | 14 km |
| 32569 | 9a | 20 to 25°F | 25 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USW00053848, at 30.5069, -86.9597, elevation 31 m (102 ft).
- Data quality: Estimated from nearby stations (2+ years), 11 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 23.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Pensacola Regional Airport (22 km)
- Whiting Field NAS South (23 km)
- Pensacola 7 NNE (23 km)
- Whiting Field NAS (24 km)
- Milton Exp. Station (35 km)
- Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS (38 km)
- Niceville (45 km)
- Destin Fort Walton Airport (48 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.