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Will it freeze in Panama City Beach in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Panama City Beach 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 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 67°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 58°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 54°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 55°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 Panama City Beach
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at NW Florida Beaches Intl 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 | Feb 18 · Mar 14 · Apr 1 | Nov 3 · Nov 18 · Dec 6 | 250 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 25 · Mar 19 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 2 | 280 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 4 · Feb 7 · Mar 9 | Nov 21 · Dec 23 · Jan 25 | 317 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at NW Florida Beaches Intl 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 Panama City Beach, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: NW Florida Beaches Intl Airport (station USW00073805, elevation 57 ft), 9.6 mi from Panama City 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 Panama City Beach
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Haven, FL | 14 mi | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Springfield, FL | 17 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| Panama City, FL | 21 mi | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Callaway, FL | 21 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| Freeport, FL | 24 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 35 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Destin, FL | 37 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Niceville, FL | 41 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 47 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Marianna, FL | 55 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Panama City Beach?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Panama City Beach is around February 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 31.
When is the first frost in Panama City Beach?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 11 and a 90% chance by January 2.
Can it frost in Panama City 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 March 14.
What growing zone is Panama City Beach?
Panama City 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 32413. See growing zones in Florida.
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