Frost dates for 32756Mount Dora, FL
The average last spring frost in Mount Dora is February 2 and the average first fall frost is January 3, giving a typical growing season of about 327 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 2
- Average first fall frost
- Jan 3
- Growing season
- 327 days
Safer after Mar 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 61 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 22 · Feb 20 · Mar 18 | Nov 19 · Dec 15 · Jan 16 | 297 days | 99% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 5 · Feb 2 · Mar 5 | Dec 2 · Jan 3 · Feb 3 | 327 days | 87% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 30 · Jan 21 · Feb 16 | Dec 13 · Jan 11 · Feb 3 | 361 days | 51% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32756 is matched to the NOAA station Lisbon, FL, 14.5 km away, at 68 ft elevation (70 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon, FL (used) | 68 ft | Feb 2 | Jan 3 |
| Mt Plymouth 1Ssw, FL | 90 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
| Leesburg Muni Ap, FL | 77 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 9 |
| Orlando W, FL | 150 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
Frost dates near Mount Dora
- Mount Dora, FL 32757 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Eustis, FL 32727 · last Feb 2, first Jan 3
- Tangerine, FL 32777 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Tavares, FL 32778 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Grand Island, FL 32735 · last Feb 2, first Jan 3
- Sorrento, FL 32776 · last Feb 24, first Dec 29
- Zellwood, FL 32798 · last Feb 24, first Dec 29
- Umatilla, FL 32784 · last Feb 2, first Jan 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mount Dora, FL?
- For ZIP code 32756, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lisbon, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 5.
- When is the first frost in Mount Dora, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is January 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32756?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 327 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.