Frost dates for 33412 — West Palm Beach, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How West Palm Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in West Palm Beach fall between January 15 and January 21. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 25, or the last frost as late as February 12.
- Compared with Port Saint Lucie, FL, 57 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 29 |
| 50% (median) | January 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 25 |
| 50% (median) | January 15 |
| 90% (late) | February 9 |
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
West Palm 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL weather station, 10 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in West Palm Beach: 33401 33402 33403 33404 33405 33406 33407 33409 33411 33412 33413 33415 33416 33417 33419 33420 33422
Frost dates near West Palm Beach
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- Jupiter Jan 26 · Jan 16
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- Greenacres rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in West Palm Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in West Palm Beach, FL is January 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in West Palm Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 25.
How long is the growing season in West Palm Beach, FL?
About 359 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is West Palm Beach, FL?
West Palm Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10b.