Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Altamonte Springs, Florida

Most years have no 32°F freeze at Orlando Executive Airport, 8.8 mi away (close match), according to NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

Freezes are rare here
Last spring frostRarefewer than half of years
First fall frostRarefewer than half of years
Growing season365 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 10a30 to 35°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Altamonte Springs in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Altamonte Springs during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Tonight: forecast low 68°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.

No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in Altamonte Springs

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Orlando Executive Airport, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Dec 31 · Jan 25 · Feb 22 Dec 12 · Jan 6 · Feb 4 342 days
32°F freeze Dec 26 · Jan 17 · Feb 9 Dec 23 · Jan 13 · Feb 6 365 days
28°F hard freeze rare in most years rare in most years 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012841. The median 32°F growing season here is the whole year: most years have no freeze. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Orlando Executive Airport

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for Altamonte Springs, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Orlando Executive Airport (station USW00012841, elevation 108 ft), 8.8 mi from Altamonte Springs. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frost dates near Altamonte Springs

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Maitland, FL 2.5 mi rare rare
Longwood, FL 3.7 mi Jan 24 Jan 9
Casselberry, FL 4.3 mi rare rare
Winter Park, FL 5.6 mi rare rare
Lake Mary, FL 7.5 mi Jan 26 Jan 12
Winter Springs, FL 8.1 mi Jan 24 Jan 9
Apopka, FL 8.7 mi Feb 24 Dec 29
Ocoee, FL 9.9 mi Jan 28 Jan 9
Sanford, FL 11 mi Jan 26 Jan 12
Oviedo, FL 12 mi Jan 24 Jan 9

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Altamonte Springs?

Altamonte Springs doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.

When is the first frost in Altamonte Springs?

Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.

Can it frost in Altamonte Springs after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after January 25.

What growing zone is Altamonte Springs?

Altamonte Springs is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 30 to 35°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 32714. See growing zones in Florida.

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