Frost Dates for MAFIKENG, South Africa
Elevation: 1274 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.
August 5
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 10
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 12
First Fall Frost
June 3
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
July 26
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 14
Growing Season
309 Days
August 5 to June 10
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.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 23° | 18° |
| February | 29° | 23° | 18° |
| March | 27° | 21° | 16° |
| April | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| May | 22° | 15° | 8° |
| June | 19° | 12° | 4° |
| July | 19° | 11° | 4° |
| August | 23° | 15° | 7° |
| September | 27° | 19° | 11° |
| October | 29° | 22° | 14° |
| November | 29° | 22° | 15° |
| December | 30° | 23° | 17° |
Precipitation
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90 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 86 |
| February | 79 |
| March | 58 |
| April | 38 |
| May | 10 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 5 |
| October | 28 |
| November | 66 |
| December | 79 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 37m · Shortest: 10h 23m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 27m |
| February | 5:34 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 52m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 44m |
| June | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 24m |
| July | 6:44 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 32m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 06m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 38m |
| November | 5:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 17m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 36m |
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