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

Planting zone for 32130 — De Leon Springs, FL

ZIP code 32130 (De Leon Springs, 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 32130 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.

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 De Leon Springs, 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 — 10 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 32130

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 32130 came on Jan 17 — about the same time as 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 De Leon Springs, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32130 is Astatula — fine sand, excessively drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Astatula fine sand, 0 to 8 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 32130; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in De Leon Springs, 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 17 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 (10 mi away); precipitation: De Leon Springs 1.3 Nnw, FL (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9b.

327229b
Glenwood, FL · 4 mi
321059b
Barberville, FL · 5 mi
327239b
Deland, FL · 8 mi
327209b
Deland, FL · 8 mi
321809b
Pierson, FL · 9 mi
327249b
Deland, FL · 9 mi
327219b
Deland, FL · 11 mi
321029b
Astor, FL · 11 mi

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Questions about 32130

What planting zone is ZIP code 32130?

ZIP code 32130 (De Leon Springs, 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 De Leon Springs, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32130 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 De Leon Springs, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32130 is December 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 310 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32130?

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 32130 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 De Leon Springs, 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 32130 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Astatula at the center of ZIP 32130: fine sand, excessively drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in De Leon Springs, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32130 came on Jan 17 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in De Leon Springs, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32130 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 32130 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 32130 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.