First and last freeze dates in Tallahassee, FL
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Nov 23, and the last freeze of spring around Mar 12.
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.
Nov 23Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
Mar 12Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
253Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Tallahassee
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Nov 23 | Nov 3 – Dec 9 | Oct 20 (2022) / Dec 21 (2001) | 100% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | Mar 12 | Feb 21 – Apr 2 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | First in fall | Dec 2 | Nov 17 – Dec 21 | Nov 8 (2007) / Dec 26 (2001) | 87% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | Feb 20 | Jan 27 – Mar 14 | – | 93% |
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 253 days.
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Source station: Tallahassee (USW00093805), elevation 177 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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