Few U.S. towns have milder winter nights than South Apopka
Peak summer warmth arrives in July, with afternoons near 92°. In July, afternoons here are warmer than in 87% of U.S. towns. December has warmed most since 1901–2000, part of a 1.5° rise. Garden planting can start around February 24; autumn frost returns near December 29.
A year in South Apopka at a glance
Each month’s typical high and low, and what it brings.
What stands out about South Apopka’s climate
Compared with towns across the U.S., with South Apopka’s place in Florida beside it.
What a year in South Apopka feels like
Typical highs and lows by season and by month, from NOAA’s 30-year normals.
About 301 frost-free days a year
In half of years the last 32° night comes by February 24 and the first by December 29. Frost and day counts come from NOAA’s station at Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL, 10 miles from the town’s center, at about the same height.
The 2023 USDA map puts South Apopka’s center in zone 9b: the coldest night of a typical winter, averaged over 1991–2020, reaches about 30°. Plant labels use the zone; frost dates tell you when to plant.
Freezing nights by month
Average nights at or below 32°
90° days by month
Average days at 90° or more
About 51 inches of rain a year
June is the wettest month and November the driest. Rain falls on about 124 days a year. Snow is rare: about 0.0" in a normal year at Sanford, FL, so most winters see none.
Rain + melted snow by month
Inches of water
Heating and cooling a home in South Apopka
21% of the work is heating, so air conditioning is the bigger bill. No month averages under 55°.
Degree days add up how far each day’s average falls below (heating) or rises above (cooling) 65° over a year. NOAA normals at Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL.
Living with South Apopka’s climate
What the numbers mean for a garden, a free afternoon and a bad-weather day.
301 frost-free days in zone 9b. The last frost comes by Feb 24 in half of years, so many gardeners wait a week or two past that to set out tomatoes. The first fall frost comes by Dec 29.
Months with highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more: January, February, March, April, November and December. 0.7 miles of trails are waiting.
Parks & trails →Of the yearly building losses FEMA expects in South Apopka from natural hazards, river flooding is the largest share (34%); heat waves, cold waves, winter storms and ice storms together are 17%. Normals are averages; the hazards page covers the extremes.
Natural hazards →South Apopka and its neighbors
Every town next door is within a degree of South Apopka in January and July, closer than the 5 km grid can tell apart. Tap a town to see its climate.
Climates most like South Apopka’s, farther away
TownRatings’ own comparison of NOAA 1991–2020 normals, not a NOAA product: places of 5,000+ at least 150 miles away, one per state, closest on January low, July high, precipitation and snow.
| Town | Jan. low | July high | Precip. | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Apopka, FL | 49° | 92° | 51" | 0.0" |
| Lake Jackson, TX | 45° | 92° | 50" | 0.0" |
| St. Simons, GA | 43° | 91° | 49" | 0.0" |
| Port Royal, SC | 41° | 91° | 49" | 0.0" |
| Morgan City, LA | 44° | 91° | 60" | 0.0" |
Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value. Snow and frost-free days come from the nearest weather station, so neighbors often share them.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in South Apopka averaged 1.5° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in December (+2.3°).
A bigger shift than in 60% of U.S. towns.
Change by month
The two periods overlap (1991–2000 is in both), which makes the gap a little smaller than it would be between separate periods.
How South Apopka compares
Against 12,954 U.S. towns of 2,500 or more (one per 5 km climate cell), with South Apopka’s place among Florida’s.
South Apopka weather by month
Highs, lows and precipitation from NOAA’s grid at South Apopka’s center; snow, wet days and snow on the ground from Sanford, FL. 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | Snow | Wet days | Snow on ground | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 49° | 2.7" | 0.0" | 8 | 0 | 54° – 65° |
| February | 74° | 52° | 2.2" | 0.0" | 7 | 0 | 53° – 71° |
| March | 78° | 55° | 3.2" | 0.0" | 7 | 0 | 60° – 73° |
| April | 83° | 60° | 2.5" | 0.0" | 7 | 0 | 67° – 76° |
| May | 88° | 66° | 3.6" | 0.0" | 8 | 0 | 74° – 80° |
| June | 91° | 72° | 8.2" | 0.0" | 16 | 0 | 79° – 85° |
| July | 92° | 74° | 7.3" | 0.0" | 16 | 0 | 81° – 85° |
| August | 92° | 74° | 7.7" | 0.0" | 18 | 0 | 81° – 85° |
| September | 90° | 72° | 6.3" | 0.0" | 14 | 0 | 78° – 83° |
| October | 84° | 66° | 3.1" | 0.0" | 9 | 0 | 71° – 79° |
| November | 78° | 57° | 1.9" | 0.0" | 7 | 0 | 63° – 74° |
| December | 73° | 52° | 2.4" | 0.0" | 7 | 0 | 51° – 72° |
| Year | 83° | 62° | 51.1" | 0.0" | 124 | 0 |
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average. December swings the most: from 1991 to 2020 its average ranged from 51° to 72°. August is the most reliable, staying within 4°.
Where South Apopka’s numbers come from
Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. How TownRatings reads climate data →
- Temperatures and precipitation: NOAA’s gridded 1991–2020 normals for the 5 km cell at South Apopka’s center.
- Snow: Sanford, FL.
- Frost, freezing nights, 90° and 100° days, heating and cooling: Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL, 10 miles from the town’s center, at about the same height; the nearest station that passes our checks for distance, height and agreement with the grid.
- Growing zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, prism.oregonstate.edu/phzm, accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Then and now: NOAA’s gridded normals for 1901–2000 at the same cell.
- Storms and extremes: FEMA National Risk Index (expected annual losses to buildings).
Common questions about South Apopka’s climate
What is the weather like in South Apopka?
A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 49°, and snow is almost unheard of. Milder January nights than 96% of U.S. towns; hotter July afternoons than 87% of U.S. towns.
How cold does it get in South Apopka in winter?
January nights average 49°. About 13 nights a year reach 32° or below. In the coldest January of the last 30 years the month averaged 54°.
How much snow does South Apopka get?
About 0.0 inches in a normal winter at Sanford, FL, so most winters see none.
How hot does it get in South Apopka?
July, with a typical high of 92° and a low of 74°. About 120 days a year reach 90° (Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL).
When is the first and last frost in South Apopka?
In half of years the last spring frost (32°) comes by February 24 and the first fall frost by December 29, about 301 frost-free days, at Mt Plymouth 1ssw, FL.
What growing zone is South Apopka in?
Zone 9b on the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: the coldest night of a typical winter reaches about 30°.
What is the best time of year to visit South Apopka?
By one simple rule (highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more), January, February, March, April, November and December. The rule is ours, not NOAA’s; the month table has the numbers to judge by.
Is South Apopka getting warmer?
Yes: 1991–2020 averaged 1.5° warmer than 1901–2000 on NOAA’s grid. A bigger shift than 60% of U.S. towns.
Neighbors talk weather
Gardens, snow, and the best days of the year in South Apopka.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000; USDA/PRISM 2023 hardiness zones; FEMA National Risk Index. Today’s forecast: National Weather Service.