Frost Dates for AWG-1, Netherlands

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 12
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 5
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 25
First Fall Frost November 27

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 18
First Fall Hard Freeze December 11
53.49°N, 5.94°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

268 Days March 12 to December 5

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

Learn more

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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20°
4°
High: 5°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
4°
High: 5°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 11°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
12°
High: 14°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 10°C
May
15°
High: 17°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jun
17°
High: 19°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 15°C
Jul
18°
High: 20°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
15°
High: 17°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
12°
High: 13°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
8°
High: 9°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
5°
High: 6°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jan
61 mm
61.0 mm
Feb
56 mm
55.9 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jul
79 mm
78.7 mm
Aug
71 mm
71.1 mm
Sep
74 mm
73.7 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16.5h14.5h12.5h10h8.5h7h
Jan: 8:07 AM – 3:53 PM · 7h 46m
Feb: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 29m
Apr: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
May: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 39m
Jun: 3:38 AM – 8:22 PM · 16h 45m
Jul: 3:51 AM – 8:09 PM · 16h 17m
Aug: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 35m
Sep: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Oct: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Nov: 7:52 AM – 4:08 PM · 8h 16m
Dec: 8:23 AM – 3:37 PM · 7h 15m
Daylight Longest: 16h 47m · Shortest: 7h 13m

Nearby Stations

LAUWERSOOG, Netherlands March 19 - November 29 LEEUWARDEN, Netherlands March 22 - November 24 HOORN TERSCHELLING, Netherlands February 15 - December 10 EELDE, Netherlands April 9 - November 16 EELDE-1, Netherlands April 9 - November 16 L9-FF-1, Netherlands February 12 - December 9

Plan Your Garden with Planter

Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.

Try Planter For Free

Available everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!

Planter app garden planner preview