Frost dates for 33001Long Key, FL
Frost is extremely rare here near Long Key, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Duck Key, FL station.
Frost is extremely rare here. 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) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33001 is matched to the NOAA station Duck Key, FL, 12.3 km away, at 4 ft elevation (4 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Key, FL (used) | 4 ft | — | — |
| Islamorada, FL | 6 ft | — | — |
| Curry Hammock Sp, FL | 4 ft | — | — |
| Marathon Ap, FL | 8 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Long Key
- Islamorada, FL 33036 · last —, first —
- Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 · last —, first —
- Marathon, FL 33050 · last —, first —
- Marathon Shores, FL 33052 · last —, first —
- Tavernier, FL 33070 · last —, first —
- Key Largo, FL 33037 · last —, first —
- Homestead, FL 33034 · last Jan 20, first Jan 17
- Big Pine Key, FL 33043 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Long Key, FL?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Duck Key, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Long Key, FL?
- Frost is extremely rare here 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.