Frost dates for 32802 — Orlando, 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 Orlando compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Orlando 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.
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
Orlando, 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, 5 km away (elevation 108 ft (33 m)).
ZIP codes in Orlando: 32801 32802 32803 32804 32805 32806 32807 32808 32809 32810 32811 32812 32814 32816 32817 32818 32819 32820 32821 32822 32824 32825 32826 32827 32828 32829 32830 32831 32832 32833 32834 32835 32836 32837 32839 32853 32854 32855 32856 32857 32858 32859 32860 32861 32862 32867 32868 32869 32872 32877 32878 32885 32886 32887 32891 32896 32897
Frost dates near Orlando
- Winter Park Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Maitland Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Gotha Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Clarcona Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Goldenrod Jan 17 · Jan 13
- Windermere Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Ocoee Jan 28 · Jan 9
- Altamonte Springs Jan 24 · Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orlando, FL?
The median last spring frost in Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL?
About 361 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orlando, FL?
Orlando, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.