Frost Dates for Ballater, United Kingdom

Based on data from Balmoral weather station, 7 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 30
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. September 17
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 June 5
First Fall Frost September 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 8
First Fall Hard Freeze October 19
57.05°N, -3.04°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

110 Days May 30 to September 17

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°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

-5° 5° 15°
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Jan
2°
High: 6°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Feb
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Mar
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Apr
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Aug
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Nov
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
61 mm
61.0 mm
Mar
64 mm
63.5 mm
Apr
66 mm
66.0 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jul
76 mm
76.2 mm
Aug
53 mm
53.3 mm
Sep
94 mm
94.0 mm
Oct
91 mm
91.4 mm
Nov
91 mm
91.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h7.5h6.5h
Jan: 8:28 AM – 3:32 PM · 7h 05m
Feb: 7:25 AM – 4:35 PM · 9h 09m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 25m
Apr: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 59m
May: 3:53 AM – 8:07 PM · 16h 13m
Jun: 3:13 AM – 8:47 PM · 17h 33m
Jul: 3:30 AM – 8:30 PM · 16h 60m
Aug: 4:31 AM – 7:29 PM · 14h 58m
Sep: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 27m
Oct: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 59m
Nov: 8:09 AM – 3:51 PM · 7h 41m
Dec: 8:47 AM – 3:13 PM · 6h 26m
Daylight Longest: 17h 36m · Shortest: 6h 24m

Nearby Stations

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