Frost dates for 34761Ocoee, FL
Frost occurs in about 35% of years near Ocoee, 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 34761 is matched to the NOAA station Orlando Executive Ap, FL, 19.9 km away, at 108 ft elevation (36 ft lower 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 |
| Clermont 9 S, FL | 130 ft | Jan 29 | Jan 11 |
| Mt Plymouth 1Ssw, FL | 90 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
Frost dates near Ocoee
- Clarcona, FL 32710 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Orlando, FL 32818 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Gotha, FL 34734 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Winter Garden, FL 34778 · last Jan 29, first Jan 11
- Apopka, FL 32703 · last Jan 17, first Jan 13
- Windermere, FL 34786 · last Jan 28, first Jan 9
- Oakland, FL 34760 · last Jan 29, first Jan 11
- Killarney, FL 34740 · last Jan 29, first Jan 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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.