Winter Haven, FL planting zone & frost dates
Winter Haven is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone10aavg. extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 10a gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 10
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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Winter Haven
- 33880 zone 10a
- 33881 zone 10a
- 33882 zone 10a
- 33883 zone 10a
- 33884 zone 10a
- 33885 zone 10a
- 33888 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Eloise zone 10a
- Auburndale zone 10a
- Haines City zone 10a
- Highland City zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Bartow zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Lake Wales zone 9b, last frost Feb 4
- Lakeland zone 10a, last frost Jan 26
- Lakeland Highlands zone 10a, last frost Jan 26
Questions
What growing zone is Winter Haven, FL?
Winter Haven is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Winter Haven, FL (USC00089707), 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 44 m, based on 14 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.