Frost Dates for LOUDES, France
Elevation: 828 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.
April 18
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.
October 29
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
April 25
First Fall Frost
October 22
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 1
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 16
Growing Season
194 Days
April 18 to October 29
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 8a
Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°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
-5°
5°
15°
25°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (0°C)
Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| February | 6° | 2° | -2° |
| March | 9° | 5° | 1° |
| April | 12° | 8° | 3° |
| May | 16° | 12° | 7° |
| June | 20° | 15° | 11° |
| July | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| August | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| September | 18° | 14° | 9° |
| October | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| November | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| December | 5° | 2° | 0° |
Precipitation
0 mm
30 mm
60 mm
90 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 69 |
| February | 58 |
| March | 61 |
| April | 89 |
| May | 91 |
| June | 76 |
| July | 61 |
| August | 79 |
| September | 81 |
| October | 86 |
| November | 89 |
| December | 71 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 26m · Shortest: 8h 34m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 56m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 10m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 5:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 4:40 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 40m |
| June | 4:18 AM | 7:42 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 4:27 AM | 7:33 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 5:03 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 17m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 35m |
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