Frost Dates for Forest City, FL

Based on data from Orlando Executive AP weather station, 11 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 17
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. January 13

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost January 30
First Fall Frost January 3
28.67°N, -81.44°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

362 Days January 17 to January 13

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 70° 90°
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Jan
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Feb
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Mar
73°
High: 83°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Apr
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
May
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
84°
High: 92°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 75°F
Jul
84°
High: 92°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 74°F
Sep
76°
High: 84°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
Oct
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Nov
64°
High: 73°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
2.6"
2.59"
Jan
2.4"
2.43"
Feb
3.3"
3.30"
Mar
4.8"
4.77"
Apr
8.6"
8.55"
May
8.2"
8.24"
Jun
6.4"
6.41"
Jul
6.1"
6.08"
Aug
5.8"
5.77"
Sep
3.8"
3.82"
Oct
1.6"
1.63"
Nov
1.9"
1.93"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Feb: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 41m
May: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 25m
Jun: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Jul: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 39m
Aug: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 18m
Nov: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 33m
Dec: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 11m
Daylight Longest: 13h 49m · Shortest: 10h 11m

Nearby Stations

Orlando Intl AP, FL January 25 - January 10 Orlando W, FL January 28 - January 9 Orlando Sanford AP, FL January 24 - January 9 Sanford, FL January 26 - January 12 Kissimmee 2, FL January 28 - January 6 Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL February 24 - December 29

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