Last frost date in Florida Ridge, FL

Average last frost

January 18

Expect the last frost in Florida Ridge around January 18. Frost after February 11 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about January 13, which leaves 365 frost-free days. An early freeze before December 27 happens one year in ten.

Safe after (10% risk): Feb 11
Average first frost: Jan 13
Frost-free season: 365 days
Hard freeze (28°F) ends: rare

Next 7 nights in Florida Ridge

No frost in the next 7 nights

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC

ThuOct 2268°
FriOct 2370°
SatOct 2470°
SunOct 2572°
MonOct 2672°
TueOct 2771°
WedOct 2871°

Frost risk through the year at Vero Beach 4SE, 4.9 miles from Florida Ridge.

Planting calendar for Florida Ridge

Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Florida.

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Warm-season crops

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

TomatoesFeb 15–Mar 1

PumpkinsFeb 15–Mar 1

SunflowersFeb 15–Mar 8

CucumbersFeb 22–Mar 1

CornFeb 15–Mar 1

Sweet potatoesFeb 15–Mar 1

WatermelonFeb 15–Mar 1

Green beansFeb 15–Mar 8

ZucchiniFeb 15–Mar 1

OkraFeb 15–Mar 1

PeppersFeb 15–Mar 1

BasilFeb 15–Mar 1

Butternut squashFeb 15–Mar 1

CantaloupeFeb 15–Mar 1

EggplantFeb 15–Mar 1

Cool-season crops

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PotatoesDec 21–Jan 4

OnionsDec 7–Dec 28

CarrotsDec 28–Feb 1

LettuceJan 4–Jan 25

BroccoliDec 21–Jan 4

BeetsDec 21–Feb 1

PeasDec 7–Dec 21

CabbageDec 21–Jan 4

RadishesDec 14–Jan 25

Brussels sproutsJan 4–Jan 18

SpinachDec 7–Dec 28

CilantroJan 4–Jan 25

KaleDec 21–Jan 4

Collard greensDec 21–Jan 4

TurnipsDec 21–Jan 4

DillJan 18–Feb 1

CeleryJan 25–Feb 1

CauliflowerJan 4–Jan 18

LeeksJan 4–Jan 18

Swiss chardJan 4–Feb 1

ParsleyJan 4–Jan 25

Fall bulbs and garlic

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Tulip bulbsDec 15–Jan 15

GarlicOct 15–Nov 30

Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30

Perennials

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

StrawberriesDec 21–Jan 4

AsparagusDec 21–Jan 4

Frost probabilities

Threshold	Spring, 90% chance later	Spring, 50%	Spring, 10%	Fall, 10% chance earlier	Fall, 50%	Fall, 90%
Light frost, 32°F	Dec 30	Jan 18	Feb 11	Dec 27	Jan 13	Feb 4

Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Where these numbers come from

NOAA station Vero Beach 4SE (USC00089219) sits 4.9 miles from the center of Florida Ridge at 20 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.

Questions

When is the last frost in Florida Ridge, FL?

The average last frost date in Florida Ridge is January 18, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after February 11.

When is the first frost in Florida Ridge?

The first frost in fall usually comes around January 13. One year in ten it arrives before December 27.

How long is the growing season in Florida Ridge?

About 365 days between the average last and first frost.

When should I plant tomatoes in Florida Ridge?

Plant tomato seedlings outside from February 15 to March 1. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.

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