Frost Dates for Cheltenham, PA

Based on data from Philadelphia Ne AP weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 128 ft

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 4
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 7

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 9
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 23
First Fall Hard Freeze November 19
40.06°N, 75.09°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

217 Days April 4 to November 7

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January42°34°27°
February45°37°28°
March53°44°35°
April65°55°44°
May75°64°54°
June83°74°64°
July88°79°69°
August86°77°68°
September79°70°60°
October68°58°48°
November57°48°38°
December47°39°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.7
February3.3
March4.1
April3.4
May4.6
June5.0
July5.4
August5.7
September5.0
October5.2
November5.3
December4.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 51m · Shortest: 9h 09m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:26 AM4:53 PM9h 27m
February7:00 AM5:29 PM10h 28m
March7:19 AM7:00 PM11h 41m
April6:28 AM7:32 PM13h 04m
May5:50 AM8:03 PM14h 13m
June5:35 AM8:25 PM14h 50m
July5:48 AM8:23 PM14h 35m
August6:17 AM7:52 PM13h 35m
September6:47 AM7:02 PM12h 15m
October7:18 AM6:12 PM10h 55m
November6:53 AM4:37 PM9h 44m
December7:21 AM4:31 PM9h 10m

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