Palm Bay, FL planting zone & frost dates
Palm Bay is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone10aavg. extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 10a gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 10
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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Palm Bay
- 32905 zone 10a
- 32906 zone 10a
- 32907 zone 10a
- 32908 zone 10a
- 32909 zone 10a
- 32910 zone 10a
- 32911 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Melbourne zone 10a
- West Melbourne zone 10a
- Satellite Beach zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Sebastian zone 10a
- Viera East zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Cocoa Beach zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Merritt Island zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Rockledge zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
Questions
What growing zone is Palm Bay, FL?
Palm Bay is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Melbourne Beach A1A, FL (USC00085603), 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 4 m, based on 8 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.