When to plant in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
USDA Zone 10aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida — all computed from Palm River-Clair Mel's nearest NOAA weather station.
Palm River-Clair Mel's growing season is short at roughly -8 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 16 km from Palm River-Clair Mel, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. In zone 10a, frost is a minor factor for Palm River-Clair Mel — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
The average first fall frost in Palm River-Clair Mel is now 8 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
TAMPA INTL 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 Palm River-Clair Mel’s own odds, recorded at TAMPA INTL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 23 | Jan 29 | Dec 31 | Dec 14 | Jan 8 | Feb 8 |
| 32°F | Feb 10 | Jan 20 | Dec 27 | Dec 23 | Jan 12 | Feb 5 |
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 Palm River-Clair Mel, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 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.
Palm River-Clair Mel planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Palm River-Clair Mel is around January 20 (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 Palm River-Clair Mel, FL?
The first fall frost in Palm River-Clair Mel typically arrives around January 12 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Palm River-Clair Mel in?
Palm River-Clair Mel is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Palm River-Clair Mel?
Palm River-Clair Mel has about -8 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 20) and first fall frost (January 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Palm River-Clair Mel?
For Palm River-Clair Mel, sow tomatoes indoors about November 25–December 9 and move the seedlings out around January 27, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Progress Village · 5 km
- Brandon · 8 km
- East Lake-Orient Park · 9 km
- Mango · 10 km
- Gibsonton · 11 km
- Tampa · 11 km
- Bloomingdale · 13 km
- Temple Terrace · 13 km
Frost dates recorded at TAMPA INTL AP, 16 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 Palm River-Clair Mel, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012842. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/palm-river-clair-mel.