Frost Dates for Aberchirder, United Kingdom

Based on data from Dyce weather station, 29 miles away

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. May 3
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. October 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 May 10
First Fall Frost October 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 17
57.56°N, -2.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

173 Days May 3 to October 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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
May
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jan
64 mm
63.5 mm
Feb
61 mm
61.0 mm
Mar
69 mm
68.6 mm
Apr
58 mm
58.4 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
69 mm
68.6 mm
Sep
104 mm
104.1 mm
Oct
89 mm
88.9 mm
Nov
79 mm
78.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16.5h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h7.5h6.5h
Jan: 8:29 AM – 3:31 PM · 7h 03m
Feb: 7:26 AM – 4:34 PM · 9h 08m
Mar: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
Apr: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 59m
May: 3:52 AM – 8:08 PM · 16h 15m
Jun: 3:12 AM – 8:48 PM · 17h 36m
Jul: 3:29 AM – 8:31 PM · 17h 02m
Aug: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 14h 59m
Sep: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Oct: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Nov: 8:10 AM – 3:50 PM · 7h 39m
Dec: 8:48 AM – 3:12 PM · 6h 24m
Daylight Longest: 17h 39m · Shortest: 6h 22m

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