Frost dates for 33459Lake Harbor, FL
Frost is extremely rare here near Lake Harbor, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Canal Pt Usda, 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 | 5% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 33459 is matched to the NOAA station Canal Pt Usda, FL, 26.7 km away, at 30 ft elevation (13 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Pt Usda, FL (used) | 30 ft | — | — |
| Belle Glade, FL | 20 ft | Jan 27 | Jan 16 |
| Clewiston #2, FL | 18 ft | Jan 27 | Jan 13 |
| Devils Garden, FL | 26 ft | Jan 25 | Jan 13 |
Frost dates near Lake Harbor
- South Bay, FL 33493 · last Jan 27, first Jan 16
- Clewiston, FL 33440 · last Jan 23, first Jan 11
- Belle Glade, FL 33430 · last Jan 27, first Jan 16
- Pahokee, FL 33476 · last —, first —
- Canal Point, FL 33438 · last —, first —
- Moore Haven, FL 33471 · last Jan 27, first Jan 11
- Indiantown, FL 34956 · last Jan 26, first Jan 15
- Loxahatchee, FL 33470 · last Jan 21, first Jan 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Harbor, FL?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Canal Pt Usda, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Lake Harbor, 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.