Frost dates for 33140Miami Beach, FL
Frost is extremely rare here near Miami Beach, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Miami Beach, 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 | 7% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33140 is matched to the NOAA station Miami Beach, FL, 1.5 km away, at 1 ft elevation (2 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach, FL (used) | 1 ft | — | — |
| Hialeah, FL | 12 ft | — | — |
| Cape Florida, FL | 6 ft | — | — |
| N Miami Beach #2, FL | 10 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Miami Beach
- Miami Beach, FL 33154 · last —, first —
- Miami, FL 33137 · last —, first —
- North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · last —, first —
- Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · last —, first —
- Hialeah, FL 33013 · last —, first —
- Opa Locka, FL 33054 · last —, first —
- Coral Gables, FL 33114 · last —, first —
- Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Miami Beach, FL?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Miami Beach, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Miami Beach, 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.