Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 32322 — Carrabelle, FL

ZIP code 32322 (Carrabelle, Franklin County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 8 and the first fall frost November 22.

Where ZIP 32322 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostMar 8
First frostNov 22
2012 zone9a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Carrabelle, FL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 22median — 10% chance by Nov 6
Growing season262 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 26 and returns around December 11.

From the NOAA station Panacea 1 S, FL — 13 miles away, elevation 7 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 32322

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 11 – Jan 25
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 27 – Oct 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 8 – Dec 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 8) and first fall frost (Nov 22) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 32322 came on Jan 31 — 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 24).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Carrabelle, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32322 is Resota — fine sand, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.62%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Resota fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 32322; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Carrabelle, FL

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low39 °Faverage low, January
Hot days89days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights34nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,732base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 04 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 13 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation57.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 64 °F, low 39 °F 64°39° JanFebruary: average high 67 °F, low 43 °F 67°43° FebMarch: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° MarApril: average high 80 °F, low 54 °F 80°54° AprMay: average high 86 °F, low 62 °F 86°62° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 70 °F 89°70° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 72 °F 92°72° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 69 °F 88°69° SepOctober: average high 82 °F, low 58 °F 82°58° OctNovember: average high 73 °F, low 47 °F 73°47° NovDecember: average high 66 °F, low 42 °F 66°42° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 JanFebruary: 4.19 in precipitation 4.2 FebMarch: 5.06 in precipitation 5.1 MarApril: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 AprMay: 3.09 in precipitation 3.1 MayJune: 6.31 in precipitation 6.3 JunJuly: 6.43 in precipitation 6.4 JulAugust: 8.40 in precipitation 8.4 AugSeptember: 5.89 in precipitation 5.9 SepOctober: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 OctNovember: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Panacea 1 S, FL (13 mi away); precipitation: Apalachicola Airport, FL (25 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

323239a
Lanark Village, FL · 2 mi
323289b
Eastpoint, FL · 16 mi
323589a
Sopchoppy, FL · 17 mi
323469a
Panacea, FL · 17 mi
323299b
Apalachicola, FL · 23 mi
323359a
Sumatra, FL · 24 mi
323269a
Crawfordville, FL · 26 mi
323209b
Apalachicola, FL · 27 mi

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Questions about 32322

What planting zone is ZIP code 32322?

ZIP code 32322 (Carrabelle, FL) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Carrabelle, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32322 is March 8; after March 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Panacea 1 S station.

When is the first frost in Carrabelle, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32322 is November 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 262 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32322?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 11 – Jan 25 and set transplants outside around Mar 15 – Mar 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 32322 get?

About 57.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Apalachicola Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Carrabelle, FL?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 89 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32322 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Resota at the center of ZIP 32322: fine sand, moderately well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Carrabelle, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32322 came on Jan 31 in 2026, 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Carrabelle, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32322 is 14 h 04 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.