When to plant in Opa-locka, FL
USDA Zone 11aOpa-locka, Florida frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Opa-locka's growing season is short at roughly -5 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. Opa-locka's nearest full-normals station sits about 40 km out, so treat these as a close estimate — local microclimate can nudge your first and last frost. In zone 11a, frost is a minor factor for Opa-locka — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
The average last spring frost in Opa-locka is now 9 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
PERRINE 4W · 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 Opa-locka’s own odds, recorded at PERRINE 4W.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 23 | Jan 25 | Dec 30 | Dec 20 | Jan 15 | Feb 13 |
| 32°F | Feb 1 | Jan 18 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | Jan 13 | Feb 1 |
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 Opa-locka, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Opa-locka planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Opa-locka, FL?
Opa-locka's average last spring frost falls near January 18 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Opa-locka, FL?
The first fall frost in Opa-locka typically arrives around January 13 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Opa-locka in?
Opa-locka is in USDA hardiness zone 11a. In zone 11a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Opa-locka?
Opa-locka has about -5 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 18) and first fall frost (January 13).
When should I plant tomatoes in Opa-locka?
For Opa-locka, sow tomatoes indoors about November 23–December 7 and move the seedlings out around January 25, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Westview · 2 km
- Pinewood · 5 km
- West Little River · 5 km
- Miami Gardens · 6 km
- Biscayne Gardens · 6 km
- Hialeah · 6 km
- Miami Lakes · 7 km
- Gladeview · 7 km
Frost dates recorded at PERRINE 4W, 40 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 Opa-locka, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 11a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00087020. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/opa-locka.