Last frost date in Orlando, Florida
January 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 26.
January 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 18.
A 32°F night happens here about 6 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Orlando International AP (USW00012815), 4.6 miles from Orlando, elevation 90 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 30 | Jan 25 | Feb 26 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 18 | Jan 10 | Feb 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 355
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 9 years in 10 | Feb 5 | Jan 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | 6 years in 10 | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 2 years in 10 | Jan 16 | Jan 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.6
What to plant now in Orlando
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Orlando right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Orlando: January 25
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Florida
- Kissimmee 12 mi · last frost Jan 28
- Oviedo 18 mi · last frost Jan 24
- Altamonte Springs 19 mi · last frost Jan 17
- Ocoee 21 mi · last frost Jan 28
- Apopka 26 mi · last frost Feb 24
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