Punta Gorda Isles, FL planting zone & frost dates

Punta Gorda Isles is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.

USDA hardiness zone10aavg. extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F

FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze

Useful for zone 10a gardens

Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
Soil moisture meter
Plants for zone 10

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Punta Gorda zone 10a
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Questions

What growing zone is Punta Gorda Isles, FL?

Punta Gorda Isles is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.

Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (USC00087397), 8.1 km (5.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 28 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.