Frost Dates for Appleton Thorn, United Kingdom

Based on data from Keele weather station, 27 miles away

Elevation: 76 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. April 15
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. November 7
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 April 25
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 5
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
53.35°N, -2.54°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

206 Days April 15 to November 7

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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° 10° 20°
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jan
71 mm
71.1 mm
Feb
66 mm
66.0 mm
Mar
64 mm
63.5 mm
Apr
71 mm
71.1 mm
May
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jun
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jul
89 mm
88.9 mm
Aug
71 mm
71.1 mm
Sep
84 mm
83.8 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
84 mm
83.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 8:23 AM – 4:14 PM · 7h 51m
Feb: 7:37 AM – 5:11 PM · 9h 34m
Mar: 6:34 AM – 6:04 PM · 11h 30m
Apr: 6:18 AM – 8:00 PM · 13h 42m
May: 5:18 AM – 8:53 PM · 15h 35m
Jun: 4:50 AM – 9:29 PM · 16h 39m
Jul: 5:08 AM – 9:21 PM · 16h 12m
Aug: 5:57 AM – 8:29 PM · 14h 32m
Sep: 6:52 AM – 7:15 PM · 12h 24m
Oct: 7:46 AM – 6:02 PM · 10h 16m
Nov: 7:44 AM – 4:04 PM · 8h 21m
Dec: 8:25 AM – 3:45 PM · 7h 21m
Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 16h 41m · Shortest: 7h 19m

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