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

Planting zone for 32105 — Barberville, FL

ZIP code 32105 (Barberville, Volusia County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is February 17 and the first fall frost December 30.

Where ZIP 32105 is

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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.

Zone9b25 to 30 °F
Coldest night−3.9 to −1.1 °C
Last frostFeb 17
First frostDec 30
2012 zone9a

Was 9a 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 9b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Barberville, FL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 19only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 30median — 10% chance by Dec 2
Growing season310 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 31 and returns around January 10.

From the NOAA station Deland 1 Sse, FL — 15 miles away, elevation 26 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 32105

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 6 – Jan 27
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 9 – Dec 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 23 – Jan 6
TomatoesTransplant · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 9 – Dec 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 3 – Mar 17
BeansSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Nov 4 – Nov 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Dec 16 – Jan 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 17) and first fall frost (Dec 30) 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 32105 came on Jan 16 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 19).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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).

Soil in Barberville, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32105 is Cassia — fine sand, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH4.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cassia fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes.

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 32105; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Barberville, FL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low45 °Faverage low, January
Hot days84days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights7nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,517base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 01 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 16 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation57.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° JanFebruary: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° FebMarch: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° MarApril: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° AprMay: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 73 °F 90°73° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 71 °F 88°71° SepOctober: average high 83 °F, low 64 °F 83°64° OctNovember: average high 76 °F, low 54 °F 76°54° NovDecember: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″January: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 JanFebruary: 2.84 in precipitation 2.8 FebMarch: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 AprMay: 3.75 in precipitation 3.8 MayJune: 8.22 in precipitation 8.2 JunJuly: 6.60 in precipitation 6.6 JulAugust: 10.15 in precipitation 10.2 AugSeptember: 6.49 in precipitation 6.5 SepOctober: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 OctNovember: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 NovDecember: 2.46 in precipitation 2.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Deland 1 Sse, FL (15 mi away); precipitation: De Leon Springs 1.3 Nnw, FL (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9b.

321809b
Pierson, FL · 4 mi
321309b
De Leon Springs, FL · 5 mi
321029b
Astor, FL · 8 mi
327229b
Glenwood, FL · 9 mi
321909b
Seville, FL · 11 mi
327209b
Deland, FL · 12 mi
327239b
Deland, FL · 13 mi
327679b
Paisley, FL · 14 mi

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Questions about 32105

What planting zone is ZIP code 32105?

ZIP code 32105 (Barberville, FL) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 25 to 30 °F (−3.9 to −1.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Barberville, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32105 is February 17; after March 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Deland 1 Sse station.

When is the first frost in Barberville, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32105 is December 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 310 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32105?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 23 – Jan 6 and set transplants outside around Feb 24 – Mar 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 32105 get?

About 57.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, De Leon Springs 1.3 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Barberville, FL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 84 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32105 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cassia at the center of ZIP 32105: fine sand, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 4.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Barberville, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32105 came on Jan 16 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Barberville, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32105 is 14 h 01 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 32105 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 32105 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.