Frost Dates for Balloch, United Kingdom

Based on data from Paisley weather station, 12 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. April 1
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 11
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 11
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
56.00°N, -4.58°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

224 Days April 1 to November 11

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° 5° 10° 15° 20°
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°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: 19°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 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
157 mm
157.5 mm
Jan
99 mm
99.1 mm
Feb
102 mm
101.6 mm
Mar
71 mm
71.1 mm
Apr
69 mm
68.6 mm
May
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jun
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jul
91 mm
91.4 mm
Aug
102 mm
101.6 mm
Sep
142 mm
142.2 mm
Oct
132 mm
132.1 mm
Nov
137 mm
137.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17.5h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h6.5h
Jan: 8:20 AM – 3:40 PM · 7h 20m
Feb: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 17m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
May: 3:60 AM – 8:00 PM · 16h 01m
Jun: 3:22 AM – 8:38 PM · 17h 16m
Jul: 3:38 AM – 8:22 PM · 16h 44m
Aug: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 50m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Nov: 8:03 AM – 3:57 PM · 7h 54m
Dec: 8:38 AM – 3:22 PM · 6h 44m
Daylight Longest: 17h 18m · Shortest: 6h 42m

Nearby Stations

Bute: Rothesay, United Kingdom April 3 - November 24 Benmore: Younger Botanic Garde, United Kingdom May 4 - October 24 Auchincruive, United Kingdom April 28 - October 26 Leadhills, United Kingdom May 23 - October 8 Penicuik, United Kingdom May 14 - October 11 Edinburgh: Royal Botanic Garde, United Kingdom April 17 - October 30

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