Frost Dates for DeLand, FL
In DeLand, FL, the average last spring frost is around Feb 17 and the average first fall frost around Dec 30, for a growing season of about 310 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Deland 1 Sse, FL weather station, 1 mile away, elevation 25 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 19 | Dec 2 |
| 20% | Mar 8 | Dec 8 |
| 30% | Feb 28 | Dec 15 |
| 40% | Feb 23 | Dec 24 |
| 50% | Feb 17 | Dec 30 |
| 60% | Feb 11 | Jan 3 |
| 70% | Feb 5 | Jan 9 |
| 80% | Jan 29 | Jan 18 |
| 90% | Jan 14 | Jan 31 |
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 8 | Dec 11 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 | Dec 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 | Jan 10 |
Planting calendar for DeLand
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Sow or transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Sow or transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Jan 20 – Feb 3
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Dec 2
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 25
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Sow or transplant Jan 20 – Feb 3
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 18
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Fall sowing Oct 7 – Oct 21
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Oct 7 – Oct 21
Fall sowing Oct 7 – Oct 21
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 9
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Plant Jan 20 – Feb 3
Based on the average last frost (Feb 17) and first frost (Dec 30). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.