Frost Dates for Banchory, United Kingdom

Based on data from Craibstone weather station, 14 miles away

Elevation: 60 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 29
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 5
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 8
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 3
57.05°N, -2.49°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

190 Days April 29 to November 5

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°
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
May
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 12°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
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jan
58 mm
58.4 mm
Feb
71 mm
71.1 mm
Mar
48 mm
48.3 mm
Apr
53 mm
53.3 mm
May
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jun
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
58 mm
58.4 mm
Sep
114 mm
114.3 mm
Oct
94 mm
94.0 mm
Nov
84 mm
83.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h7.5h6.5h
Jan: 8:47 AM – 3:50 PM · 7h 03m
Feb: 7:49 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 08m
Mar: 6:36 AM – 6:01 PM · 11h 25m
Apr: 6:09 AM – 8:09 PM · 13h 59m
May: 4:58 AM – 9:12 PM · 16h 15m
Jun: 4:21 AM – 9:57 PM · 17h 35m
Jul: 4:44 AM – 9:45 PM · 17h 01m
Aug: 5:44 AM – 8:42 PM · 14h 59m
Sep: 6:50 AM – 7:17 PM · 12h 28m
Oct: 7:55 AM – 5:53 PM · 9h 58m
Nov: 8:04 AM – 3:44 PM · 7h 39m
Dec: 8:53 AM – 3:17 PM · 6h 24m
Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 38m · Shortest: 6h 22m

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