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

Planting zone for 32775 — Scottsmoor, FL

ZIP code 32775 (Scottsmoor, Brevard County) is in USDA zone 10a: the coldest winter night averages 30 to 35 °F.

Where ZIP 32775 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.

Zone10a30 to 35 °F
Coldest night−1.1 to 1.7 °C
Last frostrare
First frostrare
2012 zone9b

Was 9b 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 10a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates

A 32 °F frost doesn't happen here in most winters. At the nearest station (NOAA station Scottsmoor 2.5 Ssw, FL — 2 miles away, elevation 43 ft) the median growing season is 327 days. When frost does come, it is a midwinter night or two; cover tender plants when a freeze is forecast.

Frost data: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 32775 came on Jan 16 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 16).

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 10a in Florida

480 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Florida, and rated by the USDA to survive 30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 10a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 67

Shrubs 116

Wildflowers & perennials 146

Grasses 131

Vines 12

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 Scottsmoor, FL.

Soil in Scottsmoor, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32775 is Tavares — fine sand, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classFarmland of unique importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Tavares 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 32775; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Scottsmoor, FL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low48 °Faverage low, January
Hot days75days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights4nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,884base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day13 h 59 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 18 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation55.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°January: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° JanFebruary: average high 73 °F, low 51 °F 73°51° FebMarch: average high 77 °F, low 53 °F 77°53° MarApril: average high 81 °F, low 59 °F 81°59° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 73 °F 91°73° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 71 °F 88°71° SepOctober: average high 84 °F, low 66 °F 84°66° OctNovember: average high 77 °F, low 58 °F 77°58° NovDecember: average high 73 °F, low 52 °F 73°52° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 2.90 in precipitation 2.9 JanFebruary: 2.58 in precipitation 2.6 FebMarch: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 2.54 in precipitation 2.5 AprMay: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 8.11 in precipitation 8.1 JunJuly: 6.81 in precipitation 6.8 JulAugust: 7.66 in precipitation 7.7 AugSeptember: 7.53 in precipitation 7.5 SepOctober: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 OctNovember: 2.45 in precipitation 2.5 NovDecember: 2.53 in precipitation 2.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Scottsmoor 2.5 Ssw, FL (2 mi away); precipitation: Scottsmoor 2.5 Ssw, FL (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Florida planting zones →

Questions about 32775

What planting zone is ZIP code 32775?

ZIP code 32775 (Scottsmoor, FL) is in USDA hardiness zone 10a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 30 to 35 °F (−1.1 to 1.7 °C).

How much rain and snow does 32775 get?

About 55.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Scottsmoor 2.5 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Scottsmoor, FL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 75 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32775 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tavares at the center of ZIP 32775: fine sand, moderately well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Scottsmoor, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32775 came on Jan 16 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Scottsmoor, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32775 is 13 h 59 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 32775 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 32775 in zone 9b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 10a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.