Frost dates for 32791 — Longwood, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 2 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Longwood compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Longwood fall between January 9 and January 24. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 15, or the last frost as late as February 23.
- Compared with Sanford, FL, 7 km away, the last frost here is 2 days earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 29 |
| 50% (median) | January 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 15 |
| 50% (median) | January 9 |
| 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
Longwood, 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 Sanford Ap, FL weather station, 4 km away (elevation 56 ft (17 m)).
ZIP codes in Longwood: 32750 32752 32779 32791
Frost dates near Longwood
- Winter Springs Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Lake Mary Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Mid Florida Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Sanford Jan 26 · Jan 12
- Oviedo Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Casselberry Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Geneva Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Osteen Jan 24 · Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Longwood, FL?
The median last spring frost in Longwood, FL is January 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Longwood, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 15.
How long is the growing season in Longwood, FL?
About 350 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Longwood, FL?
Longwood, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.