Frost dates for 32168New Smyrna Beach, FL
Frost occurs in about 48% of years near New Smyrna Beach, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 48% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
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) | Dec 31 · Feb 5 · Mar 5 | Dec 6 · Jan 3 · Feb 11 | 329 days | 85% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 26 · Jan 28 · Feb 28 | Dec 19 · Jan 9 · Feb 18 | 365 days | 48% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 27 · Jan 14 · Feb 11 | Dec 22 · Jan 10 · Feb 6 | 365 days | 17% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32168 is matched to the NOAA station New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL, 4.1 km away, at 16 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL (used) | 16 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| Daytona Beach Intl Ap, FL | 31 ft | Jan 30 | Jan 8 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 29 ft | Feb 3 | Jan 9 |
| Deland 1 Sse, FL | 25 ft | Feb 17 | Dec 30 |
Frost dates near New Smyrna Beach
- New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170 · last Jan 28, first Jan 9
- Edgewater, FL 32132 · last Jan 28, first Jan 9
- Daytona Beach, FL 32116 · last Feb 3, first Jan 9
- Port Orange, FL 32123 · last Feb 3, first Jan 9
- Oak Hill, FL 32759 · last Jan 25, first Jan 13
- Deltona, FL 32728 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Lake Helen, FL 32744 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Cassadaga, FL 32706 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 48% of years at the nearest NOAA station (New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 48% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.