South Miami Heights, FL planting zone & frost dates
South Miami Heights is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone10bavg. extreme winter low 35°F to 40°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 10b 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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Nearby cities
- West Perrine zone 11a
- Palmetto Estates zone 11a
- Goulds zone 11a
- Cutler Ridge zone 11a
- Cutler Bay zone 11a
- Three Lakes zone 10b
- Richmond West zone 10b
- Lakes by the Bay zone 11a
Questions
What growing zone is South Miami Heights, FL?
South Miami Heights is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b (average extreme winter low 35°F to 40°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Perrine 4W, FL (USC00087020), 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 3 m, based on 29 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.