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Will it freeze in South Bay in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in South Bay during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 70°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 70°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 70°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 70°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 69°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 67°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 66°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 66°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then 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 South Bay
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Belle Glade, 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 5 · Feb 28 | Dec 16 · Jan 10 · Feb 5 | 329 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 1 · Jan 27 · Feb 18 | Dec 26 · Jan 16 · Feb 10 | 365 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 31 · Jan 25 · Feb 13 | Dec 28 · Jan 22 · Feb 10 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Belle Glade
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 South Bay, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Belle Glade (station USC00080611, elevation 20 ft), 4.0 mi from South 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 South Bay
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Glade, FL | 4.3 mi | rare | rare |
| Pahokee, FL | 9.9 mi | rare | rare |
| Clewiston, FL | 13 mi | Jan 27 | Jan 13 |
| Westlake, FL | 27 mi | rare | rare |
| Indiantown, FL | 29 mi | rare | rare |
| Wellington, FL | 29 mi | rare | rare |
| Royal Palm Beach, FL | 31 mi | rare | rare |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 37 mi | rare | rare |
| Greenacres, FL | 37 mi | rare | rare |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 38 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in South Bay?
South Bay doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.
When is the first frost in South Bay?
Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.
Can it frost in South 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 5.
What growing zone is South Bay?
South Bay is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 35 to 40°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 33476. See growing zones in Florida.
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