Frost dates for 32713Debary, FL
The average last spring frost in Debary is January 26 and the average first fall frost is January 12, giving a typical growing season of about 359 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 26
- Average first fall frost
- Jan 12
- Growing season
- 359 days
Safer after Feb 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 20 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 70 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) | Jan 8 · Feb 4 · Mar 6 | Dec 9 · Jan 6 · Feb 6 | 328 days | 88% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 26 · Feb 24 | Dec 20 · Jan 12 · Feb 10 | 359 days | 51% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 25 · Jan 13 · Feb 6 | Dec 19 · Jan 11 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 15% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32713 is matched to the NOAA station Sanford, FL, 8.3 km away, at 12 ft elevation (53 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford, FL (used) | 12 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 12 |
| Orlando Sanford Ap, FL | 55 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Deland 1 Sse, FL | 25 ft | Feb 17 | Dec 30 |
| Mt Plymouth 1Ssw, FL | 90 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
Frost dates near Debary
- Debary, FL 32753 · last Jan 26, first Jan 12
- Deltona, FL 32725 · last Jan 26, first Jan 12
- Orange City, FL 32763 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Lake Monroe, FL 32747 · last Jan 26, first Jan 12
- Sanford, FL 32771 · last Jan 26, first Jan 12
- Cassadaga, FL 32706 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Deland, FL 32721 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
- Lake Helen, FL 32744 · last Feb 17, first Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Debary, FL?
- For ZIP code 32713, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sanford, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 24.
- When is the first frost in Debary, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is January 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32713?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 359 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.