Frost Dates for Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Coordinates: 28.538, -81.379

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Orlando, Florida, United States of America typically occurs around Feb 9, and the first autumn air frost around Dec 3. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 298 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -6.7 to -3.9°C (20 to 25°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 12°C (54°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33°C (91°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Feb 9 (last spring) to Dec 3 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Jan 21 (last spring) to Dec 17 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Feb 9 to Dec 3, which provides approximately 296 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Jan 21 to Dec 17, which provides a total of 330 days for growing.

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  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostDec 3Feb 9
Light Ground FrostDec 17Jan 21
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely