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Will it freeze in Okeechobee in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Okeechobee during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 67°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 67°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 68°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 64°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 64°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 63°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 63°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 63°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
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 Okeechobee
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Okeechobee, 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 6 · Feb 7 · Mar 8 | Dec 6 · Jan 3 · Feb 4 | 327 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 1 · Jan 31 · Mar 1 | Dec 23 · Jan 11 · Feb 13 | 355 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 31 · Jan 22 · Feb 21 | Dec 29 · Jan 13 · Feb 14 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Okeechobee (station USC00086485, elevation 18 ft), 6.6 mi from Okeechobee. 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 Okeechobee
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiantown, FL | 25 mi | rare | rare |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 27 mi | rare | rare |
| Pahokee, FL | 31 mi | rare | rare |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 32 mi | rare | rare |
| Clewiston, FL | 34 mi | Jan 27 | Jan 13 |
| Fellsmere, FL | 36 mi | rare | rare |
| Stuart, FL | 36 mi | rare | rare |
| South Bay, FL | 39 mi | rare | rare |
| Vero Beach, FL | 39 mi | rare | rare |
| Belle Glade, FL | 39 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Okeechobee?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Okeechobee is around January 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 1.
When is the first frost in Okeechobee?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around January 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 23 and a 90% chance by February 13.
Can it frost in Okeechobee 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 7.
What growing zone is Okeechobee?
Okeechobee is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 30 to 35°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 34974. See growing zones in Florida.
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