When is the last frost in Apopka, FL?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Apopka is around February 24, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL station (10.1 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Apopka?

The average first fall frost in Apopka, FL is around December 29, giving roughly a 301-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Apopka, FL?

Apopka is in USDA plant hardiness zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Apopka?

In Apopka, FL the warmest month is July (avg high 92.5°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 44.4°F). It averages about 54.3″ of precipitation a year.

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Apopka, FL Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 9b · ZIP 32703 · elevation 27′ · NOAA & USDA data

Apopka is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (winters can dip to 25 to 30°F), with a growing season of about 301 days between the average last spring frost (February 24) and first fall frost (December 29). The warmest month is July (avg high 92.5°F); the coldest is January (avg low 44.4°F). It averages 54.3″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 25 to 30°F

Last spring frost

February 24

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

December 29

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

301 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 92.5°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Apopka

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL (10.1 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	70.8	44.4	57.6	2.8	–
February	74	47.1	60.5	2.5	–
March	79.1	49.7	64.4	3.2	–
April	83.3	56.2	69.7	2.7	–
May	88.5	63.6	76	4.4	–
June	90.8	70.9	80.9	8.3	–
July	92.5	73	82.7	7.3	–
August	92.3	72.6	82.4	8.5	–
September	90	70.4	80.2	6.3	–
October	84.4	62.5	73.5	3.7	–
November	78.1	54.6	66.3	2	–
December	72.9	48.6	60.7	2.5	–

What to plant when in Apopka

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 13 · Transplant out: March 3
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: December 30 · Transplant out: March 10
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: March 3
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: March 3
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: March 3
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: March 3
Basil	warm	Transplant out: March 3
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): January 20 · Sow (fall): November 3
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): January 13 · Sow (fall): November 3
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): January 27 · Sow (fall): November 3
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): February 3 · Sow (fall): October 20
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): February 10
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): February 3 · Sow (fall): October 20
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): January 27
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: February 10
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): January 27 · Sow (fall): November 17

Dates are computed from Apopka's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL, 10.1 mi (confidence: medium). Monthly weather normals: Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL, 10.1 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.