Frost dates for 32182Orange Springs, FL
The average last spring frost in Orange Springs is March 1 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 284 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 1
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 284 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 34 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 15 · Apr 4 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 19 | 254 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 29 · Mar 1 · Mar 22 | Nov 16 · Dec 7 · Jan 9 | 284 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 9 · Feb 9 · Mar 12 | Nov 30 · Dec 30 · Feb 1 | 316 days | 92% |
Planting calendar for Orange Springs
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Apr 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – May 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Apr 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32182 is matched to the NOAA station Orange Springs 2Ssw, FL, 1.1 km away, at 50 ft elevation (26 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Springs 2Ssw, FL (used) | 50 ft | Mar 1 | Dec 7 |
| Ocala, FL | 75 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 12 |
| Gainesville Rgnl Ap, FL | 123 ft | Mar 3 | Dec 2 |
| Crescent City, FL | 53 ft | Feb 1 | Jan 8 |
Frost dates near Orange Springs
- Lochloosa, FL 32662 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134 · last Mar 1, first Dec 7
- Island Grove, FL 32654 · last Mar 1, first Dec 7
- Interlachen, FL 32149 · last Mar 1, first Dec 7
- Hawthorne, FL 32640 · last Mar 3, first Dec 2
- Citra, FL 32113 · last Feb 25, first Dec 12
- Hollister, FL 32147 · last Jan 31, first Jan 4
- Sparr, FL 32192 · last Feb 25, first Dec 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orange Springs, FL?
- For ZIP code 32182, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orange Springs 2Ssw, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Orange Springs, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32182?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 284 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.