Frost Dates for LE MANS, France

Elevation: 48 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 24
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 23
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 April 4
First Fall Frost November 13

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 22
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
47.95°N, 0.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

244 Days March 24 to November 23

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20°
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
May
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jul
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jan
53 mm
53.3 mm
Feb
56 mm
55.9 mm
Mar
56 mm
55.9 mm
Apr
61 mm
61.0 mm
May
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jun
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jul
51 mm
50.8 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
76 mm
76.2 mm
Oct
71 mm
71.1 mm
Nov
79 mm
78.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:42 AM – 4:18 PM · 8h 35m
Feb: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 59m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Apr: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 25m
May: 4:31 AM – 7:29 PM · 14h 57m
Jun: 4:06 AM – 7:54 PM · 15h 48m
Jul: 4:16 AM – 7:44 PM · 15h 27m
Aug: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 06m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Nov: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 59m
Dec: 7:54 AM – 4:06 PM · 8h 11m
Daylight Longest: 15h 50m · Shortest: 8h 10m

Nearby Stations

ALENCON/VALFRAMBERT, France March 28 - November 26 VAL DE LOIRE, France March 23 - November 23 DREUX, France April 7 - November 21 ORLEANS, France April 6 - November 19 BIARD, France March 22 - November 26 DEOLS CHATEAUROUX AERODROME DE, France March 26 - November 23

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