Frost dates for 32118 — Daytona Beach, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 3 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Daytona Beach compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Daytona Beach fall between January 9 and February 3. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 10, or the last frost as late as February 28.
- Compared with Deltona, FL, 34 km away, the last frost here is 14 days earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 4 |
| 50% (median) | February 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 10 |
| 50% (median) | January 9 |
| 90% (late) | February 9 |
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 Daytona Beach, FL
Frost dates for 32118 — Daytona Beach, FL — last frost Feb 3, first frost Jan 9, zone 10a. 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 Daytona Beach, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 11 – Nov 25 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Jan 6 – Feb 10 | Nov 14 – Dec 12 |
| Kale | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Oct 31 – Nov 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cabbage | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Okra | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Basil | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 23 – Jan 13 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 23 – Jan 13 | Nov 14 – Dec 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 30 – Feb 10 | Nov 28 – Dec 19 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Oct 31 – Nov 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Oct 17 – Oct 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Oct 31 – Nov 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Oct 31 – Nov 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Nov 14 – Dec 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 26 – Jan 30 |
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 Daytona Beach, FL weather station, 3 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
ZIP codes in Daytona Beach: 32114 32115 32116 32117 32118 32119 32120 32121 32122 32124 32125 32126 32198
Frost dates near Daytona Beach
- Port Orange Feb 3 · Jan 9
- Ormond Beach Feb 3 · Jan 9
- New Smyrna Beach Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Flagler Beach Jan 24 · Jan 11
- Edgewater Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Deltona Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Lake Helen Feb 17 · Dec 30
- De Leon Springs Feb 17 · Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Daytona Beach, FL?
The median last spring frost in Daytona Beach, FL is February 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Daytona Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 10.
How long is the growing season in Daytona Beach, FL?
About 340 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Daytona Beach, FL?
Daytona Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.