Frost Dates for Winter Springs, FL
In Winter Springs, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 24 and the average first fall frost around Jan 9, for a growing season of about 352 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 23, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Orlando Sanford Airport, FL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 55 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 23 | Dec 15 |
| 20% | Feb 12 | Dec 24 |
| 30% | Feb 3 | Dec 31 |
| 40% | Jan 30 | Jan 4 |
| 50% | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| 60% | Jan 17 | Jan 13 |
| 70% | Jan 11 | Jan 19 |
| 80% | Jan 5 | Jan 27 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | 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 7 | Jan 1 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 24 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 14 | Jan 11 |
Planting calendar for Winter Springs
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 12
Fall sowing Nov 14 – Dec 5
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 14
Sow or transplant Dec 27 – Jan 10
Fall sowing Oct 31 – Nov 28
Transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 17 – Oct 31
Transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
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 27 – Jan 10
Based on the average last frost (Jan 24) and first frost (Jan 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.