Frost Dates for Palm Beach Gardens, FL
In Palm Beach Gardens, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 21 and the average first fall frost around Jan 15, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 12, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Palm Beach Gardens, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 20 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 12 | Dec 25 |
| 20% | Feb 6 | Jan 1 |
| 30% | Feb 2 | Jan 5 |
| 40% | Jan 28 | Jan 10 |
| 50% | Jan 21 | Jan 15 |
| 60% | Jan 14 | Jan 24 |
| 70% | Jan 8 | Feb 1 |
| 80% | Jan 3 | Feb 3 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | Feb 9 |
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) | Jan 31 | Jan 17 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 21 | Jan 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Palm Beach Gardens
Transplant Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Transplant Jan 28 – Feb 11
Sow or transplant Jan 28 – Feb 11
Sow or transplant Jan 28 – Feb 11
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Dec 24 – Jan 7
Fall sowing Nov 20 – Dec 18
Fall sowing Nov 20 – Dec 11
Fall sowing Nov 6 – Nov 20
Sow or transplant Dec 24 – Jan 7
Fall sowing Nov 6 – Dec 4
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Fall sowing Oct 23 – Nov 6
Transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Oct 23 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Oct 23 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Dec 4 – Dec 25
Fall sowing Nov 6 – Nov 20
Plant Dec 24 – Jan 7
Based on the average last frost (Jan 21) and first frost (Jan 15). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.