When to plant in Fort Pierce, FL
USDA Zone 10aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Fort Pierce, Florida — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Fort Pierce's growing season is short at roughly -10 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. In zone 10a, frost is a minor factor for Fort Pierce — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
The average first fall frost in Fort Pierce is now 5 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
FT PIERCE · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Fort Pierce’s own odds, recorded at FT PIERCE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 7 | Jan 31 | Dec 29 | Dec 14 | Jan 8 | Feb 13 |
| 32°F | Feb 27 | Jan 22 | Dec 26 | Dec 20 | Jan 12 | Feb 12 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Fort Pierce, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Fort Pierce planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Fort Pierce, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Fort Pierce is around January 22 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Fort Pierce, FL?
In Fort Pierce, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around January 12 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Fort Pierce in?
Fort Pierce is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce has about -10 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 22) and first fall frost (January 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Fort Pierce?
For Fort Pierce, sow tomatoes indoors about November 27–December 11 and move the seedlings out around January 29, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lakewood Park · 13 km
- Port St. Lucie · 17 km
- Florida Ridge · 18 km
- Vero Beach South · 22 km
- Jensen Beach · 23 km
- Vero Beach · 25 km
- West Vero Corridor · 27 km
- Stuart · 27 km
Frost dates recorded at FT PIERCE, 2 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Fort Pierce, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00083207. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/fort-pierce.