Frost Dates for KUNMING, China
Elevation: 1901 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.
January 27
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.
December 15
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
February 5
First Fall Frost
December 7
Growing Season
323 Days
January 27 to December 15
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 9b
Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°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
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 10° | 5° |
| February | 18° | 12° | 7° |
| March | 21° | 16° | 10° |
| April | 24° | 18° | 13° |
| May | 24° | 20° | 15° |
| June | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| July | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| August | 23° | 20° | 16° |
| September | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| October | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| November | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| December | 14° | 9° | 5° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
300 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 30 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 38 |
| April | 74 |
| May | 147 |
| June | 277 |
| July | 284 |
| August | 244 |
| September | 168 |
| October | 114 |
| November | 28 |
| December | 13 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 33m · Shortest: 10h 27m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 36m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 5:42 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 33m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 25m |
| August | 5:34 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:18 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:46 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 27m |
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