Frost Dates for DUNHUANG, China

Elevation: 1136 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. April 5
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 26
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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 April 11
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 7
40.15°N, 94.68°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

204 Days April 5 to October 26

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: −18 to −15°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

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-6°
High: -1°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -10°C
Jan
0°
High: 5°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -6°C
Feb
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: -1°C
Mar
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 12°C
May
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 18°C
Jun
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 21°C
Jul
27°
High: 33°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 19°C
Aug
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
3°
High: 8°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: -3°C
Nov
-4°
High: 0°C
Avg: -4°C
Low: -9°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 27m
Feb: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
May: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 13m
Jun: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 51m
Jul: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 35m
Aug: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Nov: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Dec: 7:25 AM – 4:35 PM · 9h 09m
Daylight Longest: 14h 52m · Shortest: 9h 08m

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