Frost Dates for KRISTIANSAND - SOMSKLEIVA, Norway

Elevation: 19 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. April 7
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 18

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 13
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze December 5
58.15°N, 8.05°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

225 Days April 7 to November 18

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°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 Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January3°1°0°
February3°1°-1°
March5°3°0°
April9°6°3°
May14°11°7°
June18°14°11°
July20°17°13°
August19°16°13°
September15°13°11°
October11°9°7°
November7°5°3°
December4°2°1°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January132
February89
March89
April71
May79
June97
July91
August127
September132
October145
November140
December119

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 17h 54m · Shortest: 6h 06m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:35 AM3:25 PM6h 50m
February7:29 AM4:31 PM9h 01m
March6:18 AM5:42 PM11h 24m
April4:58 AM7:02 PM14h 04m
May3:47 AM8:13 PM16h 26m
June3:04 AM8:56 PM17h 51m
July3:22 AM8:38 PM17h 15m
August4:27 AM7:33 PM15h 06m
September5:46 AM6:14 PM12h 29m
October7:03 AM4:57 PM9h 54m
November8:16 AM3:44 PM7h 28m
December8:56 AM3:04 PM6h 08m

Nearby Stations

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