Frost dates for 33034Homestead, FL
Frost occurs in about 18% of years near Homestead, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Royal Palm Rs, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 18% 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 1 · Jan 28 · Mar 3 | Dec 25 · Jan 16 · Feb 21 | 364 days | 48% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 1 · Jan 20 · Feb 18 | Dec 29 · Jan 17 · Feb 17 | 365 days | 18% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 4% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33034 is matched to the NOAA station Royal Palm Rs, FL, 11.8 km away, at 7 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm Rs, FL (used) | 7 ft | Jan 20 | Jan 17 |
| Homestead Gen Aviation Ap, FL | 9 ft | — | — |
| John Pennekamp Sp, FL | 6 ft | — | — |
| Tavernier, FL | 7 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Homestead
- Homestead, FL 33035 · last —, first —
- Key Largo, FL 33037 · last —, first —
- Tavernier, FL 33070 · last —, first —
- Miami, FL 33170 · last Jan 18, first Jan 13
- Islamorada, FL 33036 · last —, first —
- Long Key, FL 33001 · last —, first —
- Coral Gables, FL 33114 · last —, first —
- Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Homestead, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 18% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Royal Palm Rs, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Homestead, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 18% 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.