When to plant in Midway, FL
USDA Zone 9bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Midway, Florida — all computed from Midway's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 271 frost-free days, Midway supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9b is warm enough that Midway can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
CHACTAW NOLF MILTON · 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 Midway’s own odds, recorded at CHACTAW NOLF MILTON.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 6 | Mar 16 | Feb 21 | Oct 31 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 |
| 32°F | Mar 23 | Mar 1 | Jan 31 | Nov 6 | Nov 27 | Dec 31 |
| 28°F | Mar 11 | Feb 9 | Jan 8 | Nov 15 | Dec 17 | Jan 21 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Midway, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 23 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.
Midway planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Midway, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Midway is around March 1 (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 Midway, FL?
The first fall frost in Midway typically arrives around November 27 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Midway in?
Midway is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Midway?
There are roughly 271 frost-free days in Midway (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 1 to the first fall frost near November 27.
When should I plant tomatoes in Midway?
In Midway, start tomato seeds indoors around January 4–January 18, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 8 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Navarre · 12 km
- Pensacola · 18 km
- Ferry Pass · 21 km
- East Milton · 24 km
- Brent · 24 km
- West Pensacola · 25 km
- Milton · 25 km
- Warrington · 27 km
Frost dates recorded at CHACTAW NOLF MILTON, 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 Midway, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00053848. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/midway.