Frost Dates for Apopka, FL
In Apopka, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 24 and the average first fall frost around Dec 29, for a growing season of about 301 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 20, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Mt Plymouth 1Ssw, FL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 90 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Mar 20 | Nov 29 |
| 20% | Mar 13 | Dec 6 |
| 30% | Mar 6 | Dec 14 |
| 40% | Mar 1 | Dec 22 |
| 50% | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
| 60% | Feb 16 | Jan 3 |
| 70% | Feb 7 | Jan 8 |
| 80% | Feb 1 | Jan 16 |
| 90% | Jan 22 | Jan 27 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 12 | Dec 7 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 3 | Jan 10 |
Planting calendar for Apopka
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Dec 1
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 24
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 17
Transplant Feb 10 – Feb 24
Fall sowing Oct 6 – Oct 20
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Fall sowing Oct 6 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Oct 6 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 8
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Plant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Based on the average last frost (Feb 24) and first frost (Dec 29). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.