Frost Dates for Zellwood, FL

Based on data from Mt Plymouth 1ssw weather station, 6 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. February 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. December 29
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 March 6
First Fall Frost December 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze January 10
28.73°N, -81.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

309 Days February 24 to December 29

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°
58°
High: 71°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 44°F
Jan
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 47°F
Feb
64°
High: 79°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
70°
High: 83°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 56°F
Apr
76°
High: 89°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 64°F
May
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Jun
83°
High: 93°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Sep
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Oct
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 55°F
Nov
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.4"
3.5"
3.48"
Jan
4.2"
4.15"
Feb
5.3"
5.35"
Mar
5.1"
5.06"
Apr
6.7"
6.73"
May
7.4"
7.39"
Jun
6.8"
6.75"
Jul
6.6"
6.56"
Aug
5.7"
5.73"
Sep
5.0"
5.02"
Oct
3.2"
3.17"
Nov
3.1"
3.10"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 21m
Feb: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 42m
May: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Jun: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 50m
Jul: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Aug: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 17m
Nov: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Dec: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Daylight Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m

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