First and last freeze dates in Jacksonville, FL
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Dec 1, and the last freeze of spring around Mar 1.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): no 32°F freeze recorded yet at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Dec 1Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
Mar 1Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
285Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Jacksonville
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Dec 1 | Nov 18 – Dec 22 | Nov 12 (2011) / Dec 29 (2009) | 90% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | Mar 1 | Jan 27 – Mar 14 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | Jan 30 | Jan 8 – Feb 27 | – | 83% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 285 days.
Nearby weather stations
Source station: Jacksonville (USW00013889), elevation 160 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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