Frost dates for 32795 — Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Lake Mary 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
Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary: 32746 32795
Frost dates near Lake Mary
- Winter Springs Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Mid Florida Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Sanford Jan 26 · Jan 12
- Oviedo Jan 24 · Jan 9
- Longwood 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 Lake Mary, FL?
The median last spring frost in Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary, FL?
About 350 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lake Mary, FL?
Lake Mary, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.