Frost dates for 33033 — Homestead, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 0 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Homestead compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Homestead fall between January 13 and January 18. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 31, or the last frost as late as February 1.
- Nearby Miami, FL, 36 km away, rarely gets frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 13 |
| 90% (late) | February 1 |
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
Homestead, 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 Perrine 4w, FL weather station, 10 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
ZIP codes in Homestead: 33030 33031 33032 33033 33035 33039 33090 33092
Frost dates near Homestead
- Homestead (Miami-Dade) Jan 20 · Jan 17
- Coral Gables rare frost
- Key Biscayne rare frost
- Miami rare frost
- Hialeah rare frost
- Key Largo rare frost
- Miami Beach rare frost
- Opa Locka rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Homestead, FL?
The median last spring frost in Homestead, FL is January 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Homestead, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 31.
How long is the growing season in Homestead, FL?
About 360 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Homestead, FL?
Homestead, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 11a.