| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 75a - Gulf Coast Flatwoods | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 151 - 180 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 34442 - Hernando, FL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 46 | 47 | 53 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 62 | 54 | 48 | 59 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 70 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 84 | 78 | 72 | 82 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.53 | 3.06 | 4.11 | 2.52 | 3.47 | 7.16 | 7.15 | 7.57 | 6.04 | 2.57 | 2.32 | 2.6 | 52.09 |