Frost dates for 33429Boca Raton, FL
Frost is extremely rare here near Boca Raton, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Pompano Beach Airpark, 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 | 10% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33429 is matched to the NOAA station Pompano Beach Airpark, FL, 12.3 km away, at 21 ft elevation (8 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach Airpark, FL (used) | 21 ft | — | — |
| Ft Lauderdale Executive Ap, FL | 14 ft | — | — |
| Loxahatchee Nwr, FL | 21 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 17 |
| Coral Springs, FL | 10 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Boca Raton
- Boca Raton, FL 33464 · last —, first —
- Deerfield Beach, FL 33443 · last —, first —
- Pompano Beach, FL 33064 · last —, first —
- Delray Beach, FL 33483 · last Jan 22, first Jan 17
- Coconut Creek, FL 33097 · last —, first —
- Boynton Beach, FL 33426 · last Jan 22, first Jan 17
- Margate, FL 33093 · last —, first —
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Boca Raton, FL?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Pompano Beach Airpark, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Boca Raton, 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.