Frost Dates for Rockledge, FL
In Rockledge, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 24 and the average first fall frost around Jan 9, for a growing season of about 359 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Melbourne Wfo, FL weather station, 15 miles away, elevation 35 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 24 | Dec 20 |
| 20% | Feb 13 | Dec 28 |
| 30% | Feb 5 | Jan 1 |
| 40% | Jan 31 | Jan 5 |
| 50% | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| 60% | Jan 17 | Jan 14 |
| 70% | Jan 10 | Jan 22 |
| 80% | Jan 5 | Jan 31 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | Feb 13 |
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 6 | Jan 2 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 | Jan 10 |
Planting calendar for Rockledge
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 5
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 28
Transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
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 27 – Jan 10
Based on the average last frost (Jan 24) and first frost (Jan 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.