Indialantic, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 2 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Indialantic compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Indialantic fall between January 12 and January 20. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 27, or the last frost as late as February 14.
- Indialantic shares its weather station with Melbourne, FL, 6 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | January 12 |
| 90% (late) | February 9 |
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
Indialantic, 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 Melbourne Intl Ap, FL weather station, 6 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
Frost dates near Indialantic
- Melbourne Jan 20 · Jan 12
- Patrick Afb Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Satellite Beach Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Melbourne Beach Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Palm Bay Jan 20 · Jan 12
- Malabar Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Grant Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Orlando (Brevard) Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Sharpes Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Cocoa Beach Jan 24 · Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Indialantic, FL?
The median last spring frost in Indialantic, FL is January 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Indialantic, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 27.
How long is the growing season in Indialantic, FL?
About 357 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Indialantic, FL?
Indialantic, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.