Frost Dates for New Smyrna Beach, FL
In New Smyrna Beach, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 28 and the average first fall frost around Jan 9, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 28, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 16 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 28 | Dec 19 |
| 20% | Feb 14 | Dec 26 |
| 30% | Feb 4 | Dec 31 |
| 40% | Jan 31 | Jan 4 |
| 50% | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| 60% | Jan 17 | Jan 16 |
| 70% | Jan 11 | Jan 27 |
| 80% | Jan 4 | Feb 2 |
| 90% | Dec 26 | Feb 18 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 5 | Jan 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 14 | Jan 10 |
Planting calendar for New Smyrna Beach
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 5
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 28
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Nov 28 – Dec 19
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Plant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Based on the average last frost (Jan 28) and first frost (Jan 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.