Palmdale, FL frost dates
Last spring frostJan 27median date
First fall frostJan 11median date
Growing season349 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 4 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Palmdale compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Palmdale fall between January 11 and January 27. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 18, or the last frost as late as February 27.
- Compared with Lehigh Acres, FL, 52 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 1 |
| 50% (median) | January 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 18 |
| 50% (median) | January 11 |
| 90% (late) | February 10 |
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 Palmdale, FL
Palmdale, FL frost dates — last frost Jan 27, first frost Jan 11, 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 4 to Nov 18Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13
Start indoors: Nov 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Nov 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 14
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 23
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 7
Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 30 to Dec 21
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Plant for fall: Dec 28 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Dec 28 to Feb 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Palmdale, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 4 – Nov 18 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Dec 30 – Feb 3 | Nov 16 – Dec 14 |
| Kale | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Nov 2 – Nov 23 |
| Broccoli | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cabbage | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | — | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Okra | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Basil | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 6 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 6 | Nov 16 – Dec 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 23 – Feb 3 | Nov 30 – Dec 21 |
| Cucumbers | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Nov 2 – Nov 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Nov 2 – Nov 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Nov 2 – Nov 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 3 | Nov 16 – Dec 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 28 – Feb 1 |
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 Ortona Lock, FL weather station, 17 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Palmdale
- Moore Haven Jan 27 · Jan 11
- Venus Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Labelle Feb 2 · Jan 8
- Lake Placid Feb 26 · Dec 22
- Alva Feb 2 · Jan 8
- Clewiston Jan 27 · Jan 13
- Felda Jan 23 · Jan 11
- Lehigh Acres Jan 17 · Jan 16
- Lorida Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Fort Ogden Feb 7 · Jan 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Palmdale, FL?
The median last spring frost in Palmdale, FL is January 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Palmdale, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 18.
How long is the growing season in Palmdale, FL?
About 349 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Palmdale, FL?
Palmdale, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.