Frost dates for Palm Bay, Florida
In a typical year, Palm Bay’s last spring frost lands around Jan 20 and the first fall frost around Jan 12, a growing season of about 357 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 10a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Dec 31 | Dec 27 |
| 50 percent | Jan 20 | Jan 12 |
| 90 percent | Feb 14 | Feb 9 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Palm Bay is typically around 80°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Palm Bay
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Spinach (Space)
- Onion (Vidalia)
- Swiss chard (Bright Lights)
- Parsley (Giant of Italy)
- Kale (Lacinato)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Chives (Common Chives)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Palm Bay’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Orlando, FL (around Jan 17 to Jan 13)
- Port Saint Lucie, FL (around Jan 22 to Jan 12)
- West Palm Beach, FL (around Jan 21 to Jan 15)
- Tampa, FL (around Jan 20 to Jan 12)
- Coral Springs, FL (around Jan 22 to Jan 17)
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