Winter Beach, 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 Winter Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Winter Beach fall between January 13 and January 18. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 27, or the last frost as late as February 11.
- Compared with Palm Bay, FL, 39 km away, the last frost here is 2 days earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 30 |
| 50% (median) | January 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | January 13 |
| 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
Winter 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 Vero Beach 4se, FL weather station, 8 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Winter Beach
- Wabasso Jan 18 · Jan 13
- Vero Beach Jan 18 · Jan 13
- Sebastian Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Roseland Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Fellsmere Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Grant Jan 30 · Jan 11
- Malabar Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Fort Pierce Jan 22 · Jan 12
- Melbourne Beach Jan 16 · Jan 13
- Palm Bay Jan 20 · Jan 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Winter Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in Winter Beach, FL is January 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Winter Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 27.
How long is the growing season in Winter Beach, FL?
About 360 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Winter Beach, FL?
Winter Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.