Frost Dates for FRASERBURG, South Africa
Elevation: 1260 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 10
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 31
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 19
First Fall Frost
May 23
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
August 12
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 14
Growing Season
263 Days
September 10 to May 31
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 9b
Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 23° | 15° |
| February | 30° | 23° | 15° |
| March | 27° | 20° | 13° |
| April | 23° | 16° | 10° |
| May | 19° | 12° | 6° |
| June | 14° | 8° | 3° |
| July | 15° | 8° | 2° |
| August | 17° | 10° | 3° |
| September | 21° | 13° | 6° |
| October | 24° | 17° | 9° |
| November | 27° | 19° | 11° |
| December | 29° | 22° | 13° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 13 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 25 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 5 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 8 |
| December | 13 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| February | 5:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 08m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:02 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 55m |
| July | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 48m |
| November | 5:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 4:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 05m |
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