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Will it freeze in Palm Bay in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Palm Bay during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 69°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 69°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 68°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 67°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 66°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 66°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 65°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 64°F Above 36°F · 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 Palm Bay
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Palm Bay, 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 10 · Feb 11 · Mar 13 | Dec 6 · Jan 1 · Jan 30 | 314 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 1 · Jan 30 · Mar 1 | Dec 21 · Jan 11 · Feb 14 | 343 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 29 · Jan 19 · Feb 15 | Dec 27 · Jan 14 · Feb 11 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Palm Bay (station USC00086761, elevation 27 ft), 3.0 mi from Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant-Valkaria, FL | 6.2 mi | Jan 30 | Jan 11 |
| West Melbourne, FL | 6.8 mi | rare | rare |
| Melbourne, FL | 11 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Indian Harbour Beach, FL | 14 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Satellite Beach, FL | 16 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Sebastian, FL | 17 mi | rare | rare |
| Fellsmere, FL | 17 mi | rare | rare |
| Rockledge, FL | 25 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Cocoa Beach, FL | 26 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 27 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Palm Bay?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Palm Bay is around January 30. 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 Palm Bay?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around January 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 21 and a 90% chance by February 14.
Can it frost in Palm Bay 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 11.
What growing zone is Palm Bay?
Palm Bay 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 32908. See growing zones in Florida.
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