Frost Dates for FRASERBURG, South Africa

Elevation: 1260 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 10
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 31
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 September 19
First Fall Frost May 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 12
First Fall Hard Freeze June 14
-31.92°N, 21.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

263 Days September 10 to May 31

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
23°
High: 31°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
23°
High: 30°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
May
8°
High: 14°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Jun
8°
High: 15°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 2°C
Jul
10°
High: 17°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
13°
High: 21°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
22°
High: 29°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jan
20 mm
20.3 mm
Feb
25 mm
25.4 mm
Mar
8 mm
7.6 mm
Apr
5 mm
5.1 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
3 mm
2.5 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
3 mm
2.5 mm
Oct
8 mm
7.6 mm
Nov
13 mm
12.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 52m
Feb: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 13m
May: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Jun: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 55m
Jul: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Aug: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 48m
Nov: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Dec: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 05m
Daylight Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m

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