Flagler Beach, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 5 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Flagler Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Flagler Beach fall between January 11 and January 24. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 19, or the last frost as late as February 18.
- Flagler Beach shares its weather station with Palm Coast, FL, 11 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 19 |
| 50% (median) | January 11 |
| 90% (late) | February 7 |
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
Flagler 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 Palm Coast 6ne, FL weather station, 19 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Flagler Beach
- Palm Coast Jan 24 · Jan 11
- Bunnell Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Ormond Beach Feb 3 · Jan 9
- Daytona Beach Jan 30 · Jan 8
- Port Orange Feb 3 · Jan 9
- Barberville Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Pierson Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Crescent City Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Seville Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Lake Como Feb 1 · Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Flagler Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in Flagler Beach, FL is January 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Flagler Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 19.
How long is the growing season in Flagler Beach, FL?
About 352 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Flagler Beach, FL?
Flagler Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.