Frost Dates for METZ-FRESCATY, France

Elevation: 191 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 8
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. November 14

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 14
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 16
First Fall Hard Freeze November 26
49.07°N, 6.13°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

220 Days April 8 to November 14

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

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January5°2°0°
February6°3°0°
March10°6°2°
April14°10°5°
May18°14°9°
June22°17°12°
July24°19°15°
August24°19°15°
September19°15°11°
October15°11°8°
November9°6°4°
December6°3°1°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January74
February66
March74
April64
May79
June69
July71
August69
September79
October76
November79
December86

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 16h 00m · Shortest: 7h 60m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:47 AM4:13 PM8h 27m
February7:03 AM4:57 PM9h 54m
March6:13 AM5:47 PM11h 34m
April5:16 AM6:44 PM13h 28m
May4:28 AM7:32 PM15h 05m
June4:01 AM7:59 PM15h 58m
July4:12 AM7:48 PM15h 36m
August4:54 AM7:06 PM14h 11m
September5:50 AM6:10 PM12h 20m
October6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 30m
November7:34 AM4:26 PM8h 51m
December7:59 AM4:01 PM8h 01m

Nearby Stations

CHAMBLEY, France April 9 - November 13 TOUL ROSIERE, France April 9 - November 11 ETAIN, France April 10 - November 12 GROSTENQUIN A FRANCE, France April 11 - November 8 ESSEY, France April 6 - November 12 NANCY, France April 6 - November 13

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