Frost dates for 32136Flagler Beach, FL
The average last spring frost in Flagler Beach is January 24 and the average first fall frost is January 11, giving a typical growing season of about 356 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 24
- Average first fall frost
- Jan 11
- Growing season
- 356 days
Safer after Feb 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 69 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Jan 6 · Feb 4 · Mar 3 | Dec 7 · Jan 3 · Feb 4 | 328 days | 88% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 24 · Feb 18 | Dec 19 · Jan 11 · Feb 7 | 356 days | 57% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 28 · Jan 19 · Feb 7 | Dec 24 · Jan 16 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 20% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32136 is matched to the NOAA station Palm Coast 6Ne, FL, 18.9 km away, at 5 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast 6Ne, FL (used) | 5 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 11 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 29 ft | Feb 3 | Jan 9 |
| Daytona Beach Intl Ap, FL | 31 ft | Jan 30 | Jan 8 |
| Crescent City, FL | 53 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 8 |
Frost dates near Flagler Beach
- Palm Coast, FL 32164 · last Jan 24, first Jan 11
- Ormond Beach, FL 32176 · last Feb 3, first Jan 9
- Bunnell, FL 32110 · last Feb 1, first Jan 8
- Daytona Beach, FL 32117 · last Jan 30, first Jan 8
- Saint Augustine, FL 32080 · last Feb 1, first Jan 5
- Port Orange, FL 32129 · last Jan 30, first Jan 8
- Barberville, FL 32105 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Pierson, FL 32180 · last Feb 1, first Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Flagler Beach, FL?
- For ZIP code 32136, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Palm Coast 6Ne, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 18.
- When is the first frost in Flagler Beach, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is January 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32136?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 356 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.