Frost dates for 32965Vero Beach, FL
Frost occurs in about 24% of years near Vero Beach, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Vero Beach 4Se, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 24% 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) | Jan 2 · Jan 27 · Feb 21 | Dec 21 · Jan 9 · Feb 6 | 354 days | 63% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 30 · Jan 18 · Feb 11 | Dec 27 · Jan 13 · Feb 4 | 365 days | 24% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 5% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32965 is matched to the NOAA station Vero Beach 4Se, FL, 1.7 km away, at 20 ft elevation (4 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach 4Se, FL (used) | 20 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 13 |
| Vero Beach Intl Ap, FL | 28 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 13 |
| Ft Pierce St Lucie Co Intl Ap, FL | 24 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 14 |
| Ft Pierce, FL | 25 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 12 |
Frost dates near Vero Beach
- Vero Beach, FL 32964 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Winter Beach, FL 32971 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Fort Pierce, FL 34951 · last Jan 24, first Jan 14
- Wabasso, FL 32970 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Sebastian, FL 32958 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Roseland, FL 32957 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Fellsmere, FL 32948 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Port Saint Lucie, FL 34988 · last Jan 22, first Jan 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Vero Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 24% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Vero Beach 4Se, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Vero Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 24% 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.