When to plant in Marion Oaks, FL
USDA Zone 9bMarion Oaks, Florida frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With about 290 frost-free days, Marion Oaks supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Marion Oaks's nearest full-normals station sits about 21 km out, so treat these as a close estimate — local microclimate can nudge your first and last frost. Zone 9b is warm enough that Marion Oaks can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
The average first fall frost in Marion Oaks is now 5 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
OCALA · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Marion Oaks’s own odds, recorded at OCALA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 1 | Mar 12 | Feb 18 | Nov 8 | Nov 27 | Dec 24 |
| 32°F | Mar 21 | Feb 25 | Jan 24 | Nov 21 | Dec 12 | Jan 14 |
| 28°F | Mar 7 | Feb 4 | Jan 2 | Dec 3 | Jan 3 | Feb 7 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Marion Oaks, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 39 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Marion Oaks planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Marion Oaks, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Marion Oaks is around February 25 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Marion Oaks, FL?
The first fall frost in Marion Oaks typically arrives around December 12 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Marion Oaks in?
Marion Oaks is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Marion Oaks?
There are roughly 290 frost-free days in Marion Oaks (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 25 to the first fall frost near December 12.
When should I plant tomatoes in Marion Oaks?
In Marion Oaks, start tomato seeds indoors around December 31–January 14, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 4 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Liberty Triangle · 9 km
- On Top of the World · 15 km
- Ocala · 20 km
- Silver Springs Shores · 21 km
- The Villages · 23 km
- Citrus Springs · 26 km
- Lady Lake · 27 km
- Pine Ridge · 28 km
Frost dates recorded at OCALA, 21 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Marion Oaks, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086414. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/marion-oaks.