Frost Dates for Sebastian, FL
In Sebastian, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 18 and the average first fall frost around Jan 13, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Vero Beach 4Se, FL weather station, 10 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 11 | Dec 27 |
| 20% | Jan 31 | Jan 1 |
| 30% | Jan 29 | Jan 5 |
| 40% | Jan 23 | Jan 8 |
| 50% | Jan 18 | Jan 13 |
| 60% | Jan 13 | Jan 17 |
| 70% | Jan 8 | Jan 23 |
| 80% | Jan 4 | Jan 29 |
| 90% | Dec 30 | Feb 4 |
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 27 | Jan 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 18 | Jan 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Sebastian
Transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 16
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 9
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Sow or transplant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Dec 2
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Dec 2 – Dec 23
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Plant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Based on the average last frost (Jan 18) and first frost (Jan 13). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.