Frost Dates for NANJING, China

Elevation: 27 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. March 10
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. November 29
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 March 15
First Fall Frost November 24

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 22
First Fall Hard Freeze December 7
31.93°N, 118.90°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

264 Days March 10 to November 29

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°C

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

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15° 25° 35°
3°
High: 8°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: -1°C
Jan
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Apr
21°
High: 26°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
May
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jun
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Jul
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Aug
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Sep
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Nov
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°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
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jan
64 mm
63.5 mm
Feb
89 mm
88.9 mm
Mar
97 mm
96.5 mm
Apr
127 mm
127.0 mm
May
229 mm
228.6 mm
Jun
218 mm
218.4 mm
Jul
165 mm
165.1 mm
Aug
86 mm
86.4 mm
Sep
53 mm
53.3 mm
Oct
64 mm
63.5 mm
Nov
25 mm
25.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Feb: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
May: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Jun: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 05m
Jul: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
Aug: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Nov: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 20m
Dec: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 55m
Daylight Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m

Nearby Stations

HEFEI, ChinaMarch 5 - November 30 BENGBU, China March 9 - November 26 ANQING, China February 18 - December 11

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