Frost dates for 32804Orlando, FL
Frost occurs in about 35% of years near Orlando, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Orlando Executive Ap, FL station.
Frost occurs in about 35% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
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) | Dec 31 · Jan 25 · Feb 22 | Dec 12 · Jan 6 · Feb 4 | 342 days | 75% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 26 · Jan 17 · Feb 9 | Dec 23 · Jan 13 · Feb 6 | 365 days | 35% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 9% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 32804 is matched to the NOAA station Orlando Executive Ap, FL, 7 km away, at 108 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Executive Ap, FL (used) | 108 ft | Jan 17 | Jan 13 |
| Orlando W, FL | 150 ft | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| Orlando Intl Ap, FL | 90 ft | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| Orlando Sanford Ap, FL | 55 ft | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
Frost dates near Orlando
- Orlando, FL 32885 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Winter Park, FL 32789 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Maitland, FL 32751 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Casselberry, FL 32730 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Clarcona, FL 32710 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Apopka, FL 32703 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Gotha, FL 34734 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orlando, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 35% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Orlando Executive Ap, FL), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Orlando, FL?
- Frost occurs in about 35% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.