Frost Dates for Orlando, FL
In Orlando, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 25 and the average first fall frost around Jan 10, for a growing season of about 355 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 Intl. Airport, FL weather station, 5 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% | Feb 26 | Dec 18 |
| 20% | Feb 13 | Dec 28 |
| 30% | Feb 4 | Jan 1 |
| 40% | Jan 31 | Jan 6 |
| 50% | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| 60% | Jan 19 | Jan 17 |
| 70% | Jan 13 | Jan 22 |
| 80% | Jan 7 | Jan 30 |
| 90% | Dec 30 | 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 5 | Jan 1 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
Planting calendar for Orlando
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 15 – Dec 13
Fall sowing Nov 15 – Dec 6
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 15
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 29
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Nov 29 – Dec 20
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 15
Plant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Based on the average last frost (Jan 25) and first frost (Jan 10). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.