Frost Dates for XICHANG, China
Elevation: 1589 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.
February 22
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 11
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
March 3
First Fall Frost
December 4
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 8
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 14
Growing Season
293 Days
February 22 to December 11
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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cwa
Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter)
Hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. Similar to Cfa but with a distinct dry winter season. Monsoon-influenced rains support summer crops; winter is ideal for cool-season planting.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 8° | 2° |
| February | 16° | 10° | 4° |
| March | 21° | 15° | 8° |
| April | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| May | 25° | 20° | 15° |
| June | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| July | 26° | 22° | 18° |
| August | 26° | 22° | 18° |
| September | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| October | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| November | 17° | 12° | 8° |
| December | 13° | 8° | 3° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 28 |
| April | 48 |
| May | 99 |
| June | 191 |
| July | 218 |
| August | 188 |
| September | 160 |
| October | 124 |
| November | 46 |
| December | 15 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 46m · Shortest: 10h 14m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 23m |
| June | 5:07 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 36m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 60m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 14m |
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