Orange City, FL frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 7 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Orange City compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Orange City fall between December 30 and February 17. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 2, or the last frost as late as March 19.
- Orange City shares its weather station with Deltona, FL, 10 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 14 |
| 50% (median) | February 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 2 |
| 50% (median) | December 30 |
| 90% (late) | January 31 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Orange City, FL
Orange City, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 17, first frost Dec 30, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
When to plant vegetables in Orange City, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Kale | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Broccoli | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Okra | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Basil | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Nov 4 – Nov 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 24 | Nov 18 – Dec 9 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Oct 14 – Oct 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 3 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Nov 4 – Nov 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Oct 14 – Oct 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 20 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Deland 1 Sse, FL weather station, 7 km away (elevation 26 ft (8 m)).
ZIP codes in Orange City: 32763 32774
Frost dates near Orange City
- Cassadaga Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Debary Jan 26 · Jan 12
- Lake Helen Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Deland Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Deltona Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Lake Monroe Jan 26 · Jan 12
- Glenwood Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Sanford Jan 26 · Jan 12
- Osteen Jan 24 · Jan 9
- De Leon Springs Feb 17 · Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orange City, FL?
The median last spring frost in Orange City, FL is February 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Orange City, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 2.
How long is the growing season in Orange City, FL?
About 316 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orange City, FL?
Orange City, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.