Frost Dates for FICKSBURG, South Africa

Elevation: 1591 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 2
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 19

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 September 10
First Fall Frost May 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 20
First Fall Hard Freeze June 4
28.82°S, 27.90°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

259 Days September 2 to May 19

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cwb Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter)

Mild year-round due to elevation, with dry winters and wet summers. Pleasant growing conditions for a wide range of crops. Common in highland tropical regions.

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
January26°20°14°
February25°19°13°
March24°17°11°
April20°14°8°
May18°10°3°
June15°7°0°
July15°7°-1°
August18°10°2°
September22°14°6°
October24°17°9°
November24°18°11°
December25°19°13°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January145
February97
March107
April61
May23
June8
July3
August15
September10
October99
November127
December152

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:11 AM6:49 PM13h 39m
February5:30 AM6:30 PM12h 60m
March5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 12m
April6:21 AM5:39 PM11h 18m
May6:43 AM5:17 PM10h 34m
June6:55 AM5:05 PM10h 10m
July6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 20m
August6:31 AM5:29 PM10h 58m
September6:05 AM5:55 PM11h 50m
October5:39 AM6:21 PM12h 43m
November5:16 AM6:44 PM13h 28m
December5:05 AM6:55 PM13h 50m

Nearby Stations

BETHLEHEM, South Africa August 22 - June 3 BLOEMFONTEIN AIRPOR, South Africa August 22 - May 29

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