When to plant in Bellview, FL
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Bellview, Florida — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 298 frost-free days, Bellview supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 9a, frost is a minor factor for Bellview — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
The average last spring frost in Bellview is now 5 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
PENSACOLA RGNL AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Bellview’s own odds, recorded at PENSACOLA RGNL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 21 | Mar 2 | Feb 8 | Nov 8 | Nov 25 | Dec 18 |
| 32°F | Mar 11 | Feb 14 | Jan 21 | Nov 17 | Dec 9 | Jan 10 |
| 28°F | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Jan 2 | Dec 2 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Bellview, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Bellview planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Bellview, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Bellview is around February 14 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Bellview, FL?
The first fall frost in Bellview typically arrives around December 9 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Bellview in?
Bellview is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Bellview?
Bellview has about 298 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (February 14) and first fall frost (December 9).
When should I plant tomatoes in Bellview?
For Bellview, sow tomatoes indoors about December 20–January 3 and move the seedlings out around February 21, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Myrtle Grove · 6 km
- Brent · 6 km
- West Pensacola · 6 km
- Ensley · 8 km
- Warrington · 9 km
- Pensacola · 12 km
- Ferry Pass · 13 km
- Gonzalez · 14 km
Frost dates recorded at PENSACOLA RGNL AP, 12 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Bellview, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013899. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/bellview.