Frost Dates for Ocoee, FL
In Ocoee, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 28 and the average first fall frost around Jan 9, for a growing season of about 343 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 26, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Orlando W, FL weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 150 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 26 | Dec 18 |
| 20% | Feb 16 | Dec 27 |
| 30% | Feb 8 | Jan 1 |
| 40% | Feb 2 | Jan 5 |
| 50% | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| 60% | Jan 21 | Jan 15 |
| 70% | Jan 14 | Jan 21 |
| 80% | Jan 8 | Jan 29 |
| 90% | Jan 1 | Feb 6 |
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 8 | Dec 27 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 28 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 20 | Jan 13 |
Planting calendar for Ocoee
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 5
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 28
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Nov 28 – Dec 19
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Plant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Based on the average last frost (Jan 28) and first frost (Jan 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.