Frost Dates for BARKLY EAST, South Africa

Elevation: 1805 m

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. September 28
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. May 1
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 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°N, 27.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

215 Days September 28 to May 1

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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
6°
High: 12°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 0°C
Jun
5°
High: 12°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 0°C
Jul
8°
High: 15°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 2°C
Aug
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Sep
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
140 mm
139.7 mm
Jan
127 mm
127.0 mm
Feb
109 mm
109.2 mm
Mar
74 mm
73.7 mm
Apr
20 mm
20.3 mm
May
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
23 mm
22.9 mm
Sep
81 mm
81.3 mm
Oct
112 mm
111.8 mm
Nov
127 mm
127.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Feb: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
May: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Jun: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Jul: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Aug: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 47m
Nov: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Dec: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 60m
Daylight Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m

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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