Frost Dates for ARKONA, Germany

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. March 9
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 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 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°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

280 Days March 9 to December 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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January3°2°1°
February3°2°1°
March4°3°2°
April7°6°5°
May12°11°9°
June16°15°13°
July19°18°16°
August19°18°17°
September16°15°14°
October12°11°10°
November8°7°6°
December5°4°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January61
February56
March43
April30
May43
June61
July66
August74
September76
October76
November71
December74

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 17h 02m · Shortest: 6h 58m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:13 AM3:47 PM7h 33m
February7:18 AM4:42 PM9h 24m
March6:16 AM5:44 PM11h 28m
April5:06 AM6:54 PM13h 48m
May4:05 AM7:55 PM15h 50m
June3:30 AM8:30 PM16h 60m
July3:45 AM8:15 PM16h 30m
August4:39 AM7:21 PM14h 42m
September5:47 AM6:13 PM12h 25m
October6:55 AM5:05 PM10h 10m
November7:57 AM4:03 PM8h 05m
December8:30 AM3:30 PM6h 60m

Nearby Stations

GREIFSWALD, Germany April 11 - November 10 FALSTERBO, Sweden April 12 - November 3 RYNGE_V, Sweden April 15 - November 4 STURUP, Sweden April 16 - November 4 BOLLERUP, Sweden April 8 - November 14 MALMO A, Sweden April 18 - November 6

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