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

Planting zone for 32607 — Gainesville, FL

ZIP code 32607 (Gainesville, Alachua County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 4 and the first fall frost December 4.

Where ZIP 32607 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 4
First frostDec 4
2012 zone9a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Gainesville, FL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 4median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 4median — 10% chance by Nov 10
Growing season274 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 16 and returns around December 24.

From the NOAA station Gainesville 11 Wnw, FL — 5 miles away, elevation 95 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 32607

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 21 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 24 – Jan 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 24 – Jan 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 9 – Oct 23
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 20 – Dec 25
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 4) and first fall frost (Dec 4) 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 32607 came on Jan 17 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 22).

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).

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.

Trees 66

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FAtlantic white cedar50 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Shrubs 113

aloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 143

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican century plant6 ft · blooms indeterminate · high shade tolerance · to 12 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °F

Grasses 131

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbig cordgrass8 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −3 °F

Vines 12

American wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °F

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 Gainesville, FL.

Soil in Gainesville, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32607 is Arredondo — fine sand, well drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Arredondo fine sand, 0 to 5 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 32607; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gainesville, FL

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low43 °Faverage low, January
Hot days101days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights20nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,263base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 03 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 14 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation55.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 67 °F, low 43 °F 67°43° JanFebruary: average high 71 °F, low 45 °F 71°45° FebMarch: average high 77 °F, low 50 °F 77°50° MarApril: average high 82 °F, low 55 °F 82°55° AprMay: average high 88 °F, low 62 °F 88°62° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 70 °F 92°70° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° SepOctober: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° OctNovember: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° NovDecember: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 JanFebruary: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 FebMarch: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 MarApril: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 3.62 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 7.73 in precipitation 7.7 JunJuly: 7.54 in precipitation 7.5 JulAugust: 7.92 in precipitation 7.9 AugSeptember: 6.10 in precipitation 6.1 SepOctober: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 2.14 in precipitation 2.1 NovDecember: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Gainesville 11 Wnw, FL (5 mi away); precipitation: Gainesville 3.8 W, FL (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

326029a
Gainesville, FL · 2 mi
326069a
Gainesville, FL · 3 mi
326059a
Gainesville, FL · 4 mi
326129a
Gainesville, FL · 4 mi
326039a
Gainesville, FL · 4 mi
326089a
Gainesville, FL · 4 mi
326149a
Gainesville, FL · 5 mi
326359a
Gainesville, FL · 5 mi

All 16 ZIP codes in Gainesville → · Florida planting zones →

Questions about 32607

What planting zone is ZIP code 32607?

ZIP code 32607 (Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32607 is March 4; after March 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gainesville 11 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Gainesville, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32607 is December 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 274 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32607?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 7 – Jan 21 and set transplants outside around Mar 11 – Mar 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 32607 get?

About 55.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gainesville 3.8 W station).

How hot do summers get in Gainesville, FL?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 101 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32607 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Arredondo at the center of ZIP 32607: fine sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Gainesville, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32607 came on Jan 17 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gainesville, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32607 is 14 h 03 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.