Frost Dates for DEQEN, China
Elevation: 3450 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
May 6
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
October 22
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
May 11
First Fall Frost
October 18
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 28
First Fall Hard Freeze
October 28
Growing Season
169 Days
May 6 to October 22
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 5b
Avg. annual minimum: −26 to −23°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cwb
Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter)
Mild year-round due to elevation, with dry winters and wet summers. Pleasant growing conditions for a wide range of crops. Common in highland tropical regions.
Temperature
-15°
-5°
5°
15°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (0°C)
Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | -7° | -14° |
| February | 0° | -5° | -11° |
| March | 3° | -1° | -5° |
| April | 7° | 3° | -1° |
| May | 13° | 9° | 4° |
| June | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| July | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| August | 17° | 14° | 10° |
| September | 16° | 12° | 9° |
| October | 12° | 7° | 3° |
| November | 7° | 2° | -4° |
| December | 2° | -4° | -10° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 33 |
| February | 51 |
| March | 76 |
| April | 76 |
| May | 112 |
| June | 152 |
| July | 216 |
| August | 185 |
| September | 130 |
| October | 79 |
| November | 13 |
| December | 0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 49m · Shortest: 10h 11m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 23m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 48m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 39m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 01m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 12m |
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