Frost Dates for Viera West, FL

Based on data from Melbourne Wfo weather station, 10 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 24
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 9

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 5
First Fall Frost January 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 15
First Fall Hard Freeze January 10
28.25°N, -80.73°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

351 Days January 24 to January 9

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.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 70° 90°
61°
High: 72°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Jan
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Feb
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Mar
72°
High: 82°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Apr
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
May
80°
High: 89°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 72°F
Jun
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
81°
High: 89°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 73°F
Sep
76°
High: 84°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
Oct
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Nov
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
3.4"
3.36"
Jan
4.0"
3.96"
Feb
4.5"
4.54"
Mar
5.7"
5.66"
Apr
7.8"
7.77"
May
8.6"
8.62"
Jun
8.4"
8.43"
Jul
7.1"
7.13"
Aug
6.0"
6.01"
Sep
5.0"
5.05"
Oct
2.9"
2.87"
Nov
2.5"
2.49"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 24m
Feb: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 41m
May: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Jun: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Jul: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 37m
Aug: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Nov: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Dec: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Daylight Longest: 13h 47m · Shortest: 10h 13m

Nearby Stations

Melbourne Intl AP, FL January 20 - January 12 Melbourne Beach A1a, FL January 16 - January 13 Palm Bay, FL January 30 - January 11 Kenansville, FL January 26 - January 10 Titusville 7 E, FL January 29 - January 16 Vero Beach 4se, FL January 18 - January 13

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