Frost dates for 34952Port Saint Lucie, FL
Frost occurs in about 14% of years near Port Saint Lucie, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Stuart, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 14% 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 3 · Jan 27 · Feb 17 | Dec 28 · Jan 17 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 36% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 4 · Jan 23 · Feb 10 | Jan 1 · Jan 18 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 14% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 2% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 34952 is matched to the NOAA station Stuart, FL, 12.4 km away, at 13 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart, FL (used) | 13 ft | Jan 23 | Jan 18 |
| Nettles Is, FL | 10 ft | — | — |
| Ft Pierce, FL | 25 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 12 |
| Port Salerno 5W, FL | 12 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 15 |
Frost dates near Port Saint Lucie
- Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984 · last Jan 23, first Jan 18
- Jensen Beach, FL 34958 · last Jan 23, first Jan 18
- Stuart, FL 34994 · last Jan 23, first Jan 18
- Fort Pierce, FL 34982 · last Jan 22, first Jan 12
- Palm City, FL 34990 · last Jan 23, first Jan 18
- Port Salerno, FL 34992 · last Jan 23, first Jan 18
- Hobe Sound, FL 33455 · last Jan 26, first Jan 15
- Indiantown, FL 34956 · last Jan 26, first Jan 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 14% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Stuart, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 14% 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.