Frost Dates for DEQEN, China

Elevation: 3450 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 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%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 22
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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
28.45°N, 98.88°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

169 Days May 6 to October 22

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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

Learn more

Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-15° -5° 5° 15°
-7°
High: -1°C
Avg: -7°C
Low: -14°C
Jan
-5°
High: 0°C
Avg: -5°C
Low: -11°C
Feb
-1°
High: 3°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -5°C
Mar
3°
High: 7°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: -1°C
Apr
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
7°
High: 12°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Oct
2°
High: 7°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -4°C
Nov
-4°
High: 2°C
Avg: -4°C
Low: -10°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jan
51 mm
50.8 mm
Feb
76 mm
76.2 mm
Mar
76 mm
76.2 mm
Apr
112 mm
111.8 mm
May
152 mm
152.4 mm
Jun
216 mm
215.9 mm
Jul
185 mm
185.4 mm
Aug
130 mm
129.5 mm
Sep
79 mm
78.7 mm
Oct
13 mm
12.7 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 23m
Feb: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 01m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 41m
May: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 25m
Jun: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Jul: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 39m
Aug: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 18m
Nov: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 33m
Dec: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Daylight Longest: 13h 49m · Shortest: 10h 11m

Plan Your Garden with Planter

Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.

Try Planter For Free

Available everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!

Planter app garden planner preview