Clearwater Beach, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 0 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Clearwater Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Clearwater Beach fall between January 14 and January 17. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 27, or the last frost as late as February 6.
- Clearwater Beach shares its weather station with Largo, FL, 9 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 1 |
| 50% (median) | January 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | January 14 |
| 90% (late) | February 4 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Clearwater Beach, FL only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the St Petersburg Intl Ap, FL weather station, 15 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
Frost dates near Clearwater Beach
- Belleair Beach Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Dunedin Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Indian Rocks Beach Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Largo Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Clearwater Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Seminole Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Ozona Jan 20 · Jan 9
- Safety Harbor Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Pinellas Park Jan 17 · Jan 14
- Crystal Beach Jan 20 · Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clearwater Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in Clearwater Beach, FL is January 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Clearwater Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 27.
How long is the growing season in Clearwater Beach, FL?
About 362 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Clearwater Beach, FL?
Clearwater Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10b.