Frost dates for 33401West Palm Beach, FL
Frost occurs in about 7% of years near West Palm Beach, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 7% 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 29 · Jan 17 · Feb 17 | Dec 26 · Jan 9 · Feb 7 | 365 days | 28% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 7% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33401 is matched to the NOAA station West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL, 4.7 km away, at 19 ft elevation (9 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL (used) | 19 ft | — | — |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 20 ft | Jan 21 | Jan 15 |
| Juno Beach, FL | 5 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 16 |
| Loxahatchee Nwr, FL | 21 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 17 |
Frost dates near West Palm Beach
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in West Palm Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 7% of years at the nearest NOAA station (West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in West Palm Beach, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 7% 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.