When is the last frost in Sanford, FL?

For ZIP code 32772, 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 Sanford, 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 32772?

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.

Frost dates for 32772Sanford, FL

The average last spring frost in Sanford 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

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.

Spring dates: chance of a frost AFTER the date. Fall dates: chance of a frost BEFORE the date.
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 32772 is matched to the NOAA station Sanford, FL, 2.8 km away, at 12 ft elevation (4 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 Sanford

Sanford, FL 32771 · last Jan 26, first Jan 12
Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Casselberry, FL 32718 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Winter Springs, FL 32719 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Longwood, FL 32752 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Oviedo, FL 32762 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Lake Mary, FL 32795 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9
Mid Florida, FL 32799 · last Jan 24, first Jan 9

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Sanford, FL?: For ZIP code 32772, 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 Sanford, 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 32772?: 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.