Frost dates for 32777Tangerine, FL
The average last spring frost in Tangerine is January 26 and the average first fall frost is January 9, giving a typical growing season of about 346 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 26
- Average first fall frost
- Jan 9
- Growing season
- 346 days
Safer after Feb 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 67 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 7 · Feb 6 · Mar 8 | Dec 1 · Dec 30 · Jan 25 | 314 days | 96% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 26 · Feb 21 | Dec 17 · Jan 9 · Feb 5 | 346 days | 67% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 17 · Feb 9 | Dec 28 · Jan 13 · Feb 8 | 365 days | 26% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32777 is matched to the NOAA station Leesburg Muni Ap, FL, 18.5 km away, at 77 ft elevation (74 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Muni Ap, FL (used) | 77 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 9 |
| Mt Plymouth 1Ssw, FL | 90 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
| Lisbon, FL | 68 ft | Feb 2 | Jan 3 |
| Orlando W, FL | 150 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
Frost dates near Tangerine
- Mount Dora, FL 32757 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Zellwood, FL 32798 · last Feb 24, first Dec 29
- Plymouth, FL 32768 · last Feb 24, first Dec 29
- Sorrento, FL 32776 · last Feb 24, first Dec 29
- Astatula, FL 34705 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Tavares, FL 32778 · last Jan 26, first Jan 9
- Eustis, FL 32727 · last Feb 2, first Jan 3
- Apopka, FL 32712 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tangerine, FL?
- For ZIP code 32777, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Leesburg Muni Ap, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 21.
- When is the first frost in Tangerine, FL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is January 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 32777?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 346 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.