Frost dates for 32143 — Palm Coast, FL
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 Palm Coast compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Palm Coast 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.
- Compared with Deltona, FL, 69 km away, the last frost here is 24 days earlier than there.
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
Palm Coast, 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, 5 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
ZIP codes in Palm Coast: 32135 32137 32142 32143 32164
Frost dates near Palm Coast
- Flagler Beach Jan 24 · Jan 11
- Bunnell Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Hastings Feb 14 · Dec 30
- Elkton Feb 14 · Dec 30
- Ormond Beach Feb 3 · Jan 9
- Lake Como Feb 1 · Jan 8
- San Mateo Jan 31 · Jan 4
- East Palatka Jan 31 · Jan 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Palm Coast, FL?
The median last spring frost in Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast, FL?
About 352 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Palm Coast, FL?
Palm Coast, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.