Frost Dates for Palm Coast, FL

In Palm Coast, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 24 and the average first fall frost around Jan 11, for a growing season of about 356 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostJan 2450% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantFeb 18only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostJan 1150% chance of frost before this date
Growing season356 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Palm Coast 6Ne, FL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 5 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Feb 18Dec 19
20%Feb 7Dec 28
30%Feb 2Jan 1
40%Jan 30Jan 5
50%Jan 24Jan 11
60%Jan 18Jan 16
70%Jan 13Jan 22
80%Jan 6Jan 30
90%Dec 31Feb 7

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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Feb 4Jan 3
Frost / freeze (32°F)Jan 24Jan 11
Hard freeze (28°F)Jan 19Jan 16

Planting calendar for Palm Coast

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Nov 29 – Dec 13
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Peppers
Indoors Nov 15 – Nov 29
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Eggplant
Indoors Nov 15 – Nov 29
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Basil
Indoors Dec 13 – Dec 27
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Cucumbers
Indoors Dec 27 – Jan 3
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Dec 27 – Jan 3
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Jan 31 – Feb 14
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Dec 27 – Jan 3
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Green beans
Sow Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sweet corn
Sow Jan 31 – Feb 14
Lettuce
Indoors Dec 13 – Dec 27
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Nov 16 – Dec 14
Spinach
Sow Dec 13 – Jan 3
Fall sowing Nov 16 – Dec 7
Peas
Sow Dec 13 – Dec 27
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 16
Kale
Indoors Nov 29 – Dec 13
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 30
Broccoli
Indoors Nov 29 – Dec 13
Transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Cabbage
Indoors Nov 29 – Dec 13
Transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Carrots
Sow Jan 3 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Radishes
Sow Dec 20 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Nov 30 – Dec 21
Beets
Sow Jan 3 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 16
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Nov 1 – Nov 15
Plant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Potatoes
Plant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Garlic
Plant Jan 11 – Feb 8

Based on the average last frost (Jan 24) and first frost (Jan 11). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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