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Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Fort Lauderdale
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Loxahatchee Nwr, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Jan 3 · Jan 26 · Feb 22 | Dec 28 · Jan 16 · Feb 13 | 365 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 31 · Jan 22 · Feb 7 | Dec 31 · Jan 17 · Feb 5 | 365 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | rare in most years | rare in most years | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Loxahatchee Nwr
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Fort Lauderdale, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Loxahatchee Nwr (station USC00085184, elevation 21 ft), 25 mi from Fort Lauderdale. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Fort Lauderdale
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors, FL | 1.2 mi | rare | rare |
| Oakland Park, FL | 2.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.7 mi | rare | rare |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL | 4.3 mi | rare | rare |
| Lauderhill, FL | 5.0 mi | rare | rare |
| Dania Beach, FL | 6.2 mi | rare | rare |
| North Lauderdale, FL | 6.8 mi | rare | rare |
| Pompano Beach, FL | 6.8 mi | rare | rare |
| Plantation, FL | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Sunrise, FL | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.
When is the first frost in Fort Lauderdale?
Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.
Can it frost in Fort Lauderdale after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after January 26.
What growing zone is Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 11a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 40 to 45°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 33311. See growing zones in Florida.
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