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Will it freeze in Palatka in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Palatka during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 68°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 68°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 64°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 57°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 56°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 56°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 56°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 Palatka
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Federal Point, 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 19 · Feb 16 · Mar 15 | Nov 29 · Dec 20 · Jan 16 | 305 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 2 · Jan 31 · Feb 28 | Dec 7 · Jan 4 · Feb 1 | 337 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 26 · Jan 21 · Feb 19 | Dec 15 · Jan 12 · Feb 7 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Federal Point
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 Palatka, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Federal Point (station USC00082915, elevation 5 ft), 11 mi from Palatka. 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 Palatka
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 23 mi | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 27 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 11 |
| St. Augustine Beach, FL | 27 mi | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| St. Augustine, FL | 27 mi | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| Starke, FL | 34 mi | Feb 8 | Dec 24 |
| Flagler Beach, FL | 35 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 11 |
| Orange Park, FL | 36 mi | Feb 1 | Jan 5 |
| Gainesville, FL | 40 mi | Mar 3 | Dec 2 |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 42 mi | Jan 30 | Jan 8 |
| Ocala, FL | 43 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Palatka?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Palatka is around January 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 2.
When is the first frost in Palatka?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around January 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 7 and a 90% chance by February 1.
Can it frost in Palatka 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 16.
What growing zone is Palatka?
Palatka is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 32177. See growing zones in Florida.
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