Frost Dates for ARKONA, Germany

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 9
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. December 14
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 March 19
First Fall Frost December 8

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 16
First Fall Hard Freeze December 14
54.68°N, 13.44°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

280 Days March 9 to December 14

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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20°
High: 3°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
High: 3°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
High: 4°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
High: 7°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 12°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
May
15°
High: 16°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
18°
High: 19°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
18°
High: 19°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 17°C
Aug
15°
High: 16°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
11°
High: 12°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
High: 8°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
High: 5°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jan
56 mm
55.9 mm
Feb
43 mm
43.2 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
43 mm
43.2 mm
May
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jun
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jul
74 mm
73.7 mm
Aug
76 mm
76.2 mm
Sep
76 mm
76.2 mm
Oct
71 mm
71.1 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h14.5h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:13 AM – 3:47 PM · 7h 33m
Feb: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 28m
Apr: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
May: 4:05 AM – 7:55 PM · 15h 50m
Jun: 3:30 AM – 8:30 PM · 16h 60m
Jul: 3:45 AM – 8:15 PM · 16h 30m
Aug: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 42m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
Oct: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Nov: 7:57 AM – 4:03 PM · 8h 05m
Dec: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · 6h 60m
Daylight Longest: 17h 02m · Shortest: 6h 58m

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