Frost Dates for Indian River Estates, FL

Based on data from Ft Pierce weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 22
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. January 12

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost February 2
First Fall Frost January 2
27.36°N, -80.31°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

356 Days January 22 to January 12

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Af Tropical Rainforest

Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 60° 70° 80° 90°
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 53°F
Jan
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 55°F
Feb
68°
High: 77°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 59°F
Mar
72°
High: 81°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 64°F
Apr
77°
High: 84°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
May
80°
High: 88°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
81°
High: 88°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 74°F
Sep
77°
High: 84°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 70°F
Oct
70°
High: 78°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
Nov
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 57°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.8"
4.0"
3.97"
Jan
3.9"
3.89"
Feb
5.9"
5.87"
Mar
7.8"
7.79"
Apr
7.7"
7.71"
May
6.5"
6.49"
Jun
6.7"
6.69"
Jul
7.4"
7.40"
Aug
6.4"
6.37"
Sep
4.9"
4.92"
Oct
3.5"
3.45"
Nov
3.5"
3.52"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h
Jan: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Feb: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
May: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 21m
Jun: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 43m
Jul: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 35m
Aug: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Nov: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 37m
Dec: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Daylight Longest: 13h 44m · Shortest: 10h 16m

Nearby Stations

Ft Pierce St Lucie Co Intl AP, FL January 24 - January 14 Nettles Is, FL Vero Beach 4se, FL January 18 - January 13 Vero Beach Intl AP, FL January 24 - January 13 Stuart, FLJanuary 23 - January 18 Port Salerno 5w, FL January 26 - January 15

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