When to plant in Lynn Haven, FL
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lynn Haven, Florida — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~300-day season lets Lynn Haven gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Lynn Haven can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
PANAMA CITY 5N · 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 Lynn Haven’s own odds, recorded at PANAMA CITY 5N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 24 | Mar 2 | Feb 9 | Nov 6 | Nov 25 | Dec 18 |
| 32°F | Mar 11 | Feb 15 | Jan 13 | Nov 16 | Dec 12 | Jan 12 |
| 28°F | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Dec 30 | Dec 1 | Jan 1 | Feb 1 |
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 Lynn Haven, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 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.
Lynn Haven planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lynn Haven, FL?
Lynn Haven's average last spring frost falls near February 15 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Lynn Haven, FL?
Expect Lynn Haven's first fall frost near December 12 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Lynn Haven in?
Lynn Haven is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Lynn Haven?
There are roughly 300 frost-free days in Lynn Haven (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 15 to the first fall frost near December 12.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lynn Haven?
In Lynn Haven, start tomato seeds indoors around December 21–January 4, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 22 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Panama City · 10 km
- Upper Grand Lagoon · 13 km
- Callaway · 14 km
- Panama City Beach · 23 km
- Destin · 82 km
- Niceville · 87 km
- Fort Walton Beach · 97 km
- Wright · 99 km
Frost dates recorded at PANAMA CITY 5N, 3 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 Lynn Haven, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086842. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/lynn-haven.