Frost Dates for Winter Springs, FL

Based on data from Orlando Sanford AP weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 52 ft

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 24
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 9

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 February 3
First Fall Frost December 31

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 14
First Fall Hard Freeze January 11
28.70°N, -81.31°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

351 Days January 24 to January 9

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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

40° 60° 80° 100°
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 50°F
Jan
63°
High: 74°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Feb
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Mar
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Apr
78°
High: 89°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 67°F
May
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
84°
High: 93°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
84°
High: 93°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 73°F
Sep
76°
High: 85°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 67°F
Oct
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Nov
63°
High: 73°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 53°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.5"
2.4"
2.35"
Jan
2.5"
2.54"
Feb
3.5"
3.50"
Mar
4.6"
4.59"
Apr
6.4"
6.40"
May
7.5"
7.45"
Jun
6.1"
6.14"
Jul
5.2"
5.19"
Aug
4.3"
4.28"
Sep
2.9"
2.86"
Oct
1.6"
1.62"
Nov
1.7"
1.74"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 7:24 AM – 5:45 PM · 10h 21m
Feb: 7:09 AM – 6:10 PM · 11h 00m
Mar: 7:41 AM – 7:28 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 7:04 AM – 7:46 PM · 12h 42m
May: 6:38 AM – 8:04 PM · 13h 26m
Jun: 6:30 AM – 8:20 PM · 13h 50m
Jul: 6:41 AM – 8:21 PM · 13h 40m
Aug: 6:58 AM – 8:00 PM · 13h 02m
Sep: 7:15 AM – 7:24 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 7:31 AM – 6:49 PM · 11h 17m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 32m
Dec: 7:16 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 10m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m

Nearby Stations

Sanford, FL January 26 - January 12 Deland 1 Sse, FL February 17 - December 30 Orlando Executive AP, FL January 17 - January 13 Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL February 24 - December 29 Scottsmoor 2.5 Ssw, FL February 10 - January 8 Orlando Intl AP, FL January 25 - January 10

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