Will Pipes Freeze in Brevard County, FL? No Normal Risk Nights
Freeze nights in Brevard County
A normal winter in Brevard County, FL never drops to 20°F, the point where bare pipes in unheated space start to freeze.
Risk level: No normal risk nights.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 2 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | none |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | none |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | none |
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 01/09, last around 01/24.
How cold Brevard County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 54°F; the coldest month, January, averages 52°F overnight. 1 month normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52°F | 54°F | 57°F | 63°F | 68°F | 73°F | 73°F | 74°F | 74°F | 69°F | 61°F | 55°F |
Brevard County next to its neighbours
The six closest counties all sit within a night of Brevard County.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County, FL | - | 2 nights | none | 52°F |
| Osceola County, FL | 51 km southwest | 2 nights | none | 49°F |
| Seminole County, FL | 61 km northwest | 3 nights | none | 49°F |
| Orange County, FL | 65 km west | 1 night | none | 52°F |
| Indian River County, FL | 68 km south | 2 nights | none | 52°F |
| Volusia County, FL | 96 km northwest | 5 nights | none | 47°F |
| Okeechobee County, FL | 103 km south | 2 nights | none | 51°F |
Brevard County within FL
Brevard County ranks 55 of 67 FL counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Holmes County, FL at 2 nights, with a 40°F average winter low. The fewest is Broward County, FL: none, winter lows near 60°F. At 9 ft, Brevard County sits close to the state's median county elevation of 54 ft.
What to do here
- Disconnect hoses in a cold snap; no routine prep needed.
Why the rare freeze catches houses unprepared: freezes in warm places.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Melbourne Weather Office, FL, 21 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.