Frost Dates for LA-ROCHELLE, France
Elevation: 5 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 17
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 9
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 27
First Fall Frost
December 2
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 12
Growing Season
296 Days
February 17 to December 9
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.
Cfb
Oceanic (Marine West Coast)
Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 7° | 5° |
| February | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| March | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| April | 15° | 12° | 8° |
| May | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| June | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| July | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| August | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| September | 22° | 18° | 14° |
| October | 18° | 14° | 12° |
| November | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| December | 10° | 7° | 5° |
Precipitation
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90 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 64 |
| March | 61 |
| April | 74 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 48 |
| July | 38 |
| August | 48 |
| September | 61 |
| October | 89 |
| November | 91 |
| December | 89 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 35m · Shortest: 8h 25m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 49m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 36m |
| April | 5:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 4:37 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 46m |
| June | 4:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 4:23 AM | 7:37 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 39m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 10m |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 27m |
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