Last frost date in Leesburg, Florida
January 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 21.
January 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 17.
A 32°F night happens here about 7 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Leesburg Muni AP (USW00012819), 9.1 miles from Leesburg, elevation 77 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Tavares, so its frost dates are the same as Leesburg's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 31 | Jan 26 | Feb 21 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 17 | Jan 9 | Feb 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 346
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 6 | Dec 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | 7 years in 10 | Jan 26 | Jan 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 3 years in 10 | Jan 17 | Jan 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 2.3
What to plant now in Leesburg
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Leesburg right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Leesburg: January 26
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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