Frost Dates for ORLEANS, France

Elevation: 124 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. April 6
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 19
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 13
First Fall Frost November 10

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 4
First Fall Hard Freeze December 2
47.98°N, 1.75°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

227 Days April 6 to November 19

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°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.

Temperature

10° 20°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
May
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jul
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°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
56 mm
55.9 mm
Feb
56 mm
55.9 mm
Mar
53 mm
53.3 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jun
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jul
53 mm
53.3 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
69 mm
68.6 mm
Oct
64 mm
63.5 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 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 58m
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 58m
Jun: 4:06 AM – 7:54 PM · 15h 49m
Jul: 4:16 AM – 7:44 PM · 15h 28m
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 33m
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

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