Frost Dates for LEEUWARDEN, 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 22
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 24
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 3
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 26
First Fall Hard Freeze December 11
53.22°N, 5.75°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

247 Days March 22 to November 24

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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20°
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
May
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jun
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
18°
High: 20°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jan
64 mm
63.5 mm
Feb
53 mm
53.3 mm
Mar
38 mm
38.1 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
84 mm
83.8 mm
Oct
81 mm
81.3 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 49m
Feb: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 33m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 30m
Apr: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 43m
May: 4:12 AM – 7:48 PM · 15h 37m
Jun: 3:39 AM – 8:21 PM · 16h 42m
Jul: 3:53 AM – 8:07 PM · 16h 15m
Aug: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Sep: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Oct: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 15m
Nov: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 19m
Dec: 8:21 AM – 3:39 PM · 7h 18m
Daylight Longest: 16h 44m · Shortest: 7h 16m

Nearby Stations

AWG-1, Netherlands March 12 - December 5 HOORN TERSCHELLING, Netherlands February 15 - December 10 LAUWERSOOG, Netherlands March 19 - November 29 STAVOREN, Netherlands March 4 - December 9 VLIELAND, Netherlands February 15 - December 10 EELDE, Netherlands April 9 - November 16

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