Frost Dates for BARKLY EAST, South Africa

Elevation: 1805 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. September 28
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. May 1

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 October 14
First Fall Frost April 24

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 2
First Fall Hard Freeze May 24
30.93°S, 27.60°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

215 Days September 28 to May 1

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 Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January24°18°12°
February24°18°12°
March22°16°11°
April18°13°7°
May15°9°4°
June12°6°0°
July12°5°0°
August15°8°2°
September19°12°5°
October21°14°8°
November22°16°9°
December24°17°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January140
February127
March109
April74
May20
June13
July5
August28
September23
October81
November112
December127

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:06 AM6:54 PM13h 48m
February5:27 AM6:33 PM13h 05m
March5:53 AM6:07 PM12h 14m
April6:23 AM5:37 PM11h 14m
May6:47 AM5:13 PM10h 26m
June6:60 AM5:00 PM10h 00m
July6:55 AM5:05 PM10h 11m
August6:34 AM5:26 PM10h 52m
September6:05 AM5:55 PM11h 49m
October5:37 AM6:23 PM12h 47m
November5:12 AM6:48 PM13h 36m
December5:00 AM6:60 PM13h 60m

Nearby Stations

ELLIOT, South Africa September 3 - May 27 ALIWAL NORTH, South Africa September 8 - May 20 JAMESTOWN, South Africa September 15 - May 23 MATATIELE, South Africa September 15 - May 14 BLOEMFONTEIN AIRPOR, South Africa August 22 - May 29

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