Frost dates for 32789 — Winter Park, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Winter Park compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Winter Park fall between January 13 and January 17. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 23, or the last frost as late as February 9.
- Winter Park shares its weather station with Orlando, FL, 8 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 26 |
| 50% (median) | January 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 23 |
| 50% (median) | January 13 |
| 90% (late) | February 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Winter Park, FL only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Orlando Executive Ap, FL weather station, 6 km away (elevation 108 ft (33 m)).
ZIP codes in Winter Park: 32789 32790 32792 32793
Frost dates near Winter Park
- Maitland Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Orlando Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Goldenrod Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Altamonte Springs Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Casselberry Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Clarcona Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Longwood Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Winter Springs Jan 24 · Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Winter Park, FL?
The median last spring frost in Winter Park, FL is January 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Winter Park, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 23.
How long is the growing season in Winter Park, FL?
About 361 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Winter Park, FL?
Winter Park, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.