Frost Dates for ISTANBUL, Turkey

Elevation: 48 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. February 21
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. December 23
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 March 5
First Fall Frost December 20
40.97°N, 29.08°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

306 Days February 21 to December 23

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.

Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Apr
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
May
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
Jun
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jul
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Aug
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
Sep
17°
High: 19°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
12°
High: 14°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jan
74 mm
73.7 mm
Feb
84 mm
83.8 mm
Mar
46 mm
45.7 mm
Apr
25 mm
25.4 mm
May
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jun
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jul
13 mm
12.7 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
84 mm
83.8 mm
Oct
76 mm
76.2 mm
Nov
99 mm
99.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 22m
Feb: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 25m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
May: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 17m
Jun: 4:32 AM – 7:28 PM · 14h 56m
Jul: 4:40 AM – 7:20 PM · 14h 40m
Aug: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Nov: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Dec: 7:28 AM – 4:32 PM · 9h 04m
Daylight Longest: 14h 57m · Shortest: 9h 03m

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