Frost Dates for DOHNE, South Africa

Elevation: 844 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. July 29
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. June 16

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 August 6
First Fall Frost June 12
32.52°S, 27.47°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

322 Days July 29 to June 16

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: −1 to 2°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
January25°20°15°
February25°20°15°
March24°19°14°
April22°16°11°
May21°14°9°
June18°12°6°
July19°11°5°
August20°12°6°
September22°14°8°
October22°15°10°
November23°17°12°
December24°18°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January124
February109
March107
April76
May18
June15
July13
August28
September56
October94
November114
December127

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 08m · Shortest: 9h 52m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 55m
February5:25 AM6:35 PM13h 09m
March5:53 AM6:07 PM12h 14m
April6:24 AM5:36 PM11h 11m
May6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 20m
June7:04 AM4:56 PM9h 52m
July6:58 AM5:02 PM10h 04m
August6:36 AM5:24 PM10h 48m
September6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 49m
October5:35 AM6:25 PM12h 50m
November5:09 AM6:51 PM13h 42m
December4:56 AM7:04 PM14h 08m

Nearby Stations

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