Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 32025 — Lake City, FL

ZIP code 32025 (Lake City, Columbia County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 1 and the first fall frost November 28.

Where ZIP 32025 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostMar 1

First frostNov 28

2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lake City, FL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 1median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 28median — 10% chance by Nov 11

Growing season273 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 13 and returns around December 15.

From the NOAA station Lake City 2 E, FL — 6 miles away, elevation 194 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 32025

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 18 – Feb 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 21 – Jan 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 21 – Jan 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 3 – Oct 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 14 – Dec 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 1) and first fall frost (Nov 28) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 32025 came on Jan 16 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 23).

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Jan 232026
Jan 16

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 9a in Florida

473 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Florida, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Lake City, FL.

Soil in Lake City, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32025 is Surrency — fine sand, very poorly drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH4.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter5.5%high

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Surrency fine sand.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 32025; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lake City, FL

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low41 °Faverage low, January

Hot days83days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights14nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,534base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 05 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 12 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb

Precipitation54 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lake City 2 E, FL (6 mi away); precipitation: Lake City 2 E, FL (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

Lake City, FL · 10 mi

320729a

Olustee, FL · 10 mi

320549a

Lake Butler, FL · 11 mi

320559a

Lake City, FL · 12 mi

320389a

Fort White, FL · 14 mi

326979a

Worthington Springs, FL · 15 mi

All 4 ZIP codes in Lake City → · Florida planting zones →

Questions about 32025

What planting zone is ZIP code 32025?

ZIP code 32025 (Lake City, FL) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Lake City, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32025 is March 1; after March 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lake City 2 E station.

When is the first frost in Lake City, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32025 is November 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 273 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32025?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 4 – Jan 18 and set transplants outside around Mar 8 – Mar 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 32025 get?

About 54 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lake City 2 E station).

How hot do summers get in Lake City, FL?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 83 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32025 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Surrency at the center of ZIP 32025: fine sand, very poorly drained, pH about 4.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Lake City, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32025 came on Jan 16 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lake City, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32025 is 14 h 05 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 32025 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 32025 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.