Miramar Beach, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 5median date
First fall frostDec 28median date
Growing season326 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 6 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Miramar Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Miramar Beach fall between December 28 and February 5. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 1, or the last frost as late as March 4.
- Nearby Pensacola, FL, 87 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 14), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 5 |
| 50% (median) | February 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 1 |
| 50% (median) | December 28 |
| 90% (late) | January 27 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Miramar Beach, FL
Miramar Beach, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 5, first frost Dec 28, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 13 to Nov 27Transplant outside: Jan 8 to Jan 22
Start indoors: Nov 27 to Dec 11Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Nov 27 to Dec 11Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Jan 15 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 30
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Jan 8 to Jan 22Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Jan 15 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Sow outdoors: Dec 25 to Jan 15Sow outdoors: Dec 25 to Jan 15Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Dec 25 to Jan 15Sow outdoors: Dec 25 to Jan 15Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 7
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 15Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 15Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 12
Plant for fall: Dec 14 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Dec 14 to Jan 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Miramar Beach, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 13 – Nov 27 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Jan 8 – Feb 12 | Nov 2 – Nov 30 |
| Kale | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Broccoli | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Cabbage | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | — | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Okra | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Basil | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 25 – Jan 15 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 25 – Jan 15 | Nov 2 – Nov 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 1 – Feb 12 | Nov 16 – Dec 7 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 12 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 12 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 19 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Nov 2 – Nov 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 14 – Jan 18 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Destin Ft Walton Ap, FL weather station, 12 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
Frost dates near Miramar Beach
- Santa Rosa Beach Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Destin Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Valparaiso Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Freeport Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Shalimar Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Fort Walton Beach Feb 5 · Dec 28
- Niceville Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Eglin Afb Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Rosemary Beach Feb 25 · Dec 1
- Hurlburt Field Feb 5 · Dec 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Miramar Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in Miramar Beach, FL is February 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Miramar Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 1.
How long is the growing season in Miramar Beach, FL?
About 326 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Miramar Beach, FL?
Miramar Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.