Frost dates for 33418Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Frost occurs in about 18% of years near Palm Beach Gardens, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Palm Beach Gardens, 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 31 · Feb 22 | Dec 25 · Jan 17 · Feb 13 | 365 days | 46% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 21 · Feb 12 | Dec 25 · Jan 15 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 18% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 3% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33418 is matched to the NOAA station Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL (used) | 20 ft | Jan 21 | Jan 15 |
| Juno Beach, FL | 5 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 16 |
| West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL | 19 ft | — | — |
| Port Salerno 5W, FL | 12 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 15 |
Frost dates near Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 · last Jan 21, first Jan 15
- West Palm Beach, FL 33403 · last Jan 26, first Jan 16
- North Palm Beach, FL 33408 · last Jan 26, first Jan 16
- Jupiter, FL 33458 · last Jan 26, first Jan 16
- Palm Beach, FL 33480 · last —, first —
- Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421 · last —, first —
- Loxahatchee, FL 33470 · last Jan 21, first Jan 15
- Wellington, FL 33414 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 18% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Palm Beach Gardens, 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.