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Will it freeze in Fort Walton Beach in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Fort Walton Beach during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 64°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 64°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
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 Walton Beach
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is January 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Destin Ft Walton Airport. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| 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 30 · Feb 24 · Mar 16 | Nov 15 · Dec 9 · Jan 5 | 290 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 5 · Feb 5 · Mar 4 | Dec 1 · Dec 28 · Jan 27 | 321 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 27 · Jan 27 · Feb 25 | Dec 12 · Jan 7 · Feb 6 | 350 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Destin Ft Walton Airport
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 Walton Beach, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Destin Ft Walton Airport (station USW00053853, elevation 22 ft), 9.1 mi from Fort Walton Beach. 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 Walton Beach
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin, FL | 9.3 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Niceville, FL | 11 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Crestview, FL | 22 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Milton, FL | 29 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 27 |
| Freeport, FL | 30 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 33 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Pensacola, FL | 34 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 35 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 47 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Brewton, AL | 55 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Walton Beach?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Fort Walton Beach is around February 5. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 5.
When is the first frost in Fort Walton Beach?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 28. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 1 and a 90% chance by January 27.
Can it frost in Fort Walton Beach 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 February 24.
What growing zone is Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 32548. See growing zones in Florida.
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