Frost Dates for NIMES, France

Elevation: 64 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 26
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 March 8
First Fall Frost December 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 8
First Fall Hard Freeze December 13
43.86°N, 4.41°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

287 Days February 26 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

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January10°6°3°
February12°7°3°
March15°10°6°
April18°13°8°
May23°17°12°
June27°22°16°
July31°25°19°
August30°24°19°
September25°20°15°
October20°15°12°
November14°10°7°
December11°7°4°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January61
February33
March48
April69
May66
June33
July5
August23
September99
October102
November104
December51

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 15h 17m · Shortest: 8h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:28 AM4:32 PM9h 04m
February6:52 AM5:08 PM10h 15m
March6:11 AM5:49 PM11h 38m
April5:23 AM6:37 PM13h 13m
May4:44 AM7:16 PM14h 33m
June4:22 AM7:38 PM15h 16m
July4:31 AM7:29 PM14h 58m
August5:05 AM6:55 PM13h 49m
September5:51 AM6:09 PM12h 17m
October6:37 AM5:23 PM10h 45m
November7:18 AM4:42 PM9h 24m
December7:38 AM4:22 PM8h 44m

Nearby Stations

MEDITERRANEE, France February 11 - December 11 MONT-AIGOUAL, France May 2 - October 21 SETE, France February 8 - December 12 MARSEILLE OBS. PALAIS-LONCHAMP, France February 10 - December 16 MILLAU, France April 17 - November 4

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