Frost Dates for SCHIPHOL, Netherlands

Elevation: -5 m

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 21
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. November 26

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 April 2
First Fall Frost November 18

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 24
First Fall Hard Freeze December 12
52.32°N, 4.79°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

250 Days March 21 to November 26

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°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
January6°4°2°
February6°4°2°
March9°6°3°
April13°9°6°
May16°13°9°
June19°16°12°
July21°18°15°
August21°18°15°
September18°15°12°
October14°12°9°
November10°8°6°
December6°5°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January79
February66
March74
April58
May76
June66
July81
August94
September86
October84
November81
December81

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 16h 33m · Shortest: 7h 27m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:01 AM3:59 PM7h 58m
February7:11 AM4:49 PM9h 38m
March6:15 AM5:45 PM11h 31m
April5:10 AM6:50 PM13h 39m
May4:15 AM7:45 PM15h 29m
June3:44 AM8:16 PM16h 31m
July3:57 AM8:03 PM16h 06m
August4:46 AM7:14 PM14h 28m
September5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 23m
October6:51 AM5:09 PM10h 19m
November7:47 AM4:13 PM8h 26m
December8:16 AM3:44 PM7h 28m

Nearby Stations

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