Last frost date in Palm Bay, Florida
January 30
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 March 1.
January 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 21.
A 32°F night happens here about 7 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Palm Bay (USC00086761), 3 miles from Palm Bay, elevation 27 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 30 | Mar 1 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 21 | Jan 11 | Feb 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 343
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 11 | Jan 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | 7 years in 10 | Jan 30 | Jan 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 3 years in 10 | Jan 19 | Jan 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.1
What to plant now in Palm Bay
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Palm Bay right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Palm Bay: January 30
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
- West Melbourne 7 mi · last frost Jan 20
- Melbourne 11 mi · last frost Jan 24
- Sebastian 16 mi · last frost Jan 18
- Cocoa 30 mi · last frost Jan 29
- Fort Pierce 42 mi · last frost Jan 22
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