Last frost date in Florida City, Florida
January 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 18.
January 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 29.
A 32°F night happens here about 2 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Royal Palm Rs (USC00087760), 8.8 miles from Florida City, elevation 7 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 1 | Jan 20 | Feb 18 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 29 | Jan 17 | Feb 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 365
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 5 years in 10 | Jan 28 | Jan 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | 2 years in 10 | Jan 20 | Jan 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Under 1 year in 20 | — | — |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 0.7
What to plant now in Florida City
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Florida City right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Florida City: January 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Florida
- Homestead 2 mi · last frost Jan 18
- Miami 28 mi · frost rare
- Hialeah 31 mi · frost rare
- Miami Beach 32 mi · frost rare
- Miami Gardens 38 mi · frost rare