Frost dates for 33430Belle Glade, FL
Frost occurs in about 48% of years near Belle Glade, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Belle Glade, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 48% 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 6 · Feb 5 · Feb 28 | Dec 16 · Jan 10 · Feb 5 | 329 days | 83% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 1 · Jan 27 · Feb 18 | Dec 26 · Jan 16 · Feb 10 | 365 days | 48% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 25 · Feb 13 | Dec 28 · Jan 22 · Feb 10 | 365 days | 15% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33430 is matched to the NOAA station Belle Glade, FL, 1 km away, at 20 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Glade, FL (used) | 20 ft | Jan 27 | Jan 16 |
| Canal Pt Usda, FL | 30 ft | — | — |
| S Bay 15 S, FL | 20 ft | Jan 18 | Jan 14 |
| Clewiston #2, FL | 18 ft | Jan 27 | Jan 13 |
Frost dates near Belle Glade
- South Bay, FL 33493 · last Jan 27, first Jan 16
- Lake Harbor, FL 33459 · last —, first —
- Pahokee, FL 33476 · last —, first —
- Canal Point, FL 33438 · last —, first —
- Clewiston, FL 33440 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Loxahatchee, FL 33470 · last Jan 21, first Jan 15
- Wellington, FL 33414 · last —, first —
- Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Belle Glade, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 48% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Belle Glade, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Belle Glade, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 48% 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.