Frost dates in Polk County, Florida

The average last spring frost in Polk County falls Jan 15 to Feb 4 and the average first fall frost Jan 4 (next year) to Jan 11 (next year), depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 10a to 9b. Places: Alturas, Auburndale, Bartow, Bradley Junction, Davenport, Dundee. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33801 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33803 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33805 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33809 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 9b |
| 33810 | Kathleen | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 9b |
| 33811 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 9b |
| 33812 | Highland City | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33813 | Lakeland Highlands | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33815 | Lakeland | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 9b |
| 33823 | Auburndale | Jan 15 | Jan 10 (next year) | 10a |
| 33827 | Frostproof | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 10a |
| 33830 | Bartow | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33835 | Bradley Junction | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33837 | Davenport | Jan 28 | Jan 6 (next year) | 10a |
| 33838 | Dundee | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 10a |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33840 | Jan 26 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a | |
| 33841 | Alturas | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33843 | Frostproof | Jan 28 | Jan 8 (next year) | 10a |
| 33844 | Haines City | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33847 | Homeland | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33849 | Jan 31 | Jan 8 (next year) | 9b | |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred | Jan 15 | Jan 10 (next year) | 10a |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33853 | Lake Wales | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 9b |
| 33854 | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 9b | |
| 33855 | Indian Lake Estates | Jan 28 | Jan 8 (next year) | 9b |
| 33856 | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 9b | |
| 33858 | Loughman | Jan 28 | Jan 6 (next year) | 10a |
| 33859 | Alturas | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 10a |
| 33860 | Mulberry | Jan 24 | Jan 7 (next year) | 10a |
| 33867 | Jan 26 | Jan 10 (next year) | 9b | |
| 33868 | Polk City | Jan 29 | Jan 11 (next year) | 10a |
| 33877 | Waverly | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 10a |
| 33880 | Jan Phyl Village | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33881 | Winter Haven | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33884 | Winter Haven | Jan 16 | Jan 9 (next year) | 10a |
| 33897 | Four Corners | Jan 29 | Jan 11 (next year) | 10a |
| 33898 | Indian Lake Estates | Feb 4 | Jan 4 (next year) | 9b |
| 34759 | Poinciana | Jan 28 | Jan 6 (next year) | 10a |
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