Frost Dates for West Melbourne, FL
In West Melbourne, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 20 and the average first fall frost around Jan 12, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Melbourne Intl. Airport, FL weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 22 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 14 | Dec 27 |
| 20% | Feb 4 | Jan 2 |
| 30% | Jan 30 | Jan 6 |
| 40% | Jan 25 | Jan 9 |
| 50% | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| 60% | Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| 70% | Jan 11 | Jan 25 |
| 80% | Jan 7 | Jan 30 |
| 90% | Dec 31 | 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 30 | Jan 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for West Melbourne
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Sow or transplant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 15
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 8
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Sow or transplant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Dec 1
Transplant Jan 6 – Jan 20
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Transplant Dec 30 – Jan 13
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Dec 1 – Dec 22
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Plant Dec 23 – Jan 6
Based on the average last frost (Jan 20) and first frost (Jan 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.