Frost Dates for Deltona, FL
In Deltona, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 26 and the average first fall frost around Jan 12, for a growing season of about 359 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Sanford, FL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 12 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% | Feb 24 | Dec 20 |
| 20% | Feb 12 | Dec 28 |
| 30% | Feb 6 | Jan 2 |
| 40% | Jan 31 | Jan 7 |
| 50% | Jan 26 | Jan 12 |
| 60% | Jan 19 | Jan 18 |
| 70% | Jan 12 | Jan 24 |
| 80% | Jan 6 | Jan 31 |
| 90% | Dec 31 | Feb 10 |
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) | Feb 4 | Jan 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 26 | Jan 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 13 | Jan 11 |
Planting calendar for Deltona
Transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Sow or transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Sow or transplant Dec 29 – Jan 12
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 15
Fall sowing Nov 17 – Dec 8
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Sow or transplant Dec 29 – Jan 12
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Dec 1
Transplant Jan 12 – Jan 26
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Transplant Jan 5 – Jan 19
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Oct 20 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Dec 1 – Dec 22
Fall sowing Nov 3 – Nov 17
Plant Dec 29 – Jan 12
Based on the average last frost (Jan 26) and first frost (Jan 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.