Frost Dates for South Apopka, FL

Based on data from Mt Plymouth 1ssw weather station, 10 miles away

Elevation: 125 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. February 24
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 29

30% Probability

Only 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 March 6
First Fall Frost December 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze January 10
28.66°N, 81.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

309 Days February 24 to December 29

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January71°58°44°
February74°61°47°
March79°64°50°
April83°70°56°
May89°76°64°
June91°81°71°
July93°83°73°
August92°82°73°
September90°80°70°
October84°73°63°
November78°66°55°
December73°61°49°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.5
February4.2
March5.3
April5.1
May6.7
June7.4
July6.8
August6.6
September5.7
October5.0
November3.2
December3.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:25 AM5:46 PM10h 21m
February7:11 AM6:11 PM11h 00m
March7:42 AM7:30 PM11h 48m
April7:05 AM7:47 PM12h 42m
May6:39 AM8:06 PM13h 26m
June6:32 AM8:21 PM13h 50m
July6:42 AM8:22 PM13h 40m
August6:59 AM8:01 PM13h 02m
September7:16 AM7:26 PM12h 10m
October7:33 AM6:50 PM11h 17m
November6:55 AM5:27 PM10h 32m
December7:17 AM5:27 PM10h 10m

Nearby Stations

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