Frost Dates for VAN, Turkey
Elevation: 1648 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.
April 8
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.
November 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
April 14
First Fall Frost
November 12
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 29
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 25
Growing Season
225 Days
April 8 to November 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 7b
Avg. annual minimum: −15 to −12°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Dsa
Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer)
Hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. A continental version of Mediterranean climate. Summer irrigation is essential; cold-hardy crops grow well in the wet season.
Temperature
-10°
0°
10°
20°
30°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (0°C)
Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | -2° | -6° |
| February | 2° | -2° | -6° |
| March | 6° | 2° | -2° |
| April | 12° | 8° | 3° |
| May | 18° | 13° | 7° |
| June | 24° | 19° | 13° |
| July | 28° | 23° | 17° |
| August | 28° | 24° | 18° |
| September | 23° | 19° | 14° |
| October | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| November | 9° | 6° | 2° |
| December | 3° | 0° | -4° |
Precipitation
0 mm
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 36 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 61 |
| April | 61 |
| May | 43 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 25 |
| November | 33 |
| December | 36 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 41m · Shortest: 9h 19m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 5:30 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 4:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 4:40 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 4:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 5:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 52m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 20m |
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