Frost Dates for SHINJO, Japan

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 13
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 16
First Fall Frost November 15

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
38.75°N, 140.32°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

220 Days April 13 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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15° 25°
-2°
High: 1°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -4°C
Jan
-1°
High: 2°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -4°C
Feb
2°
High: 6°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
May
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Jun
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
Jul
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Aug
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Sep
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
140 mm
139.7 mm
Jan
104 mm
104.1 mm
Feb
114 mm
114.3 mm
Mar
99 mm
99.1 mm
Apr
112 mm
111.8 mm
May
132 mm
132.1 mm
Jun
193 mm
193.0 mm
Jul
155 mm
154.9 mm
Aug
132 mm
132.1 mm
Sep
137 mm
137.2 mm
Oct
122 mm
121.9 mm
Nov
152 mm
152.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 34m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 33m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
May: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 07m
Jun: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 42m
Jul: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Aug: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 31m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Nov: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 51m
Dec: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 18m
Daylight Longest: 14h 43m · Shortest: 9h 17m

Nearby Stations

SHONAI, Japan April 1 - December 10 YAMAGATA, Japan April 13 - November 18 SENDAI, JapanApril 3 - December 1 MATSUSHIMA, Japan March 26 - December 7 ISHINOMAKI, Japan March 19 - December 13 AKITA, JapanApril 1 - December 4

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