Frost Dates for Blackwood, United Kingdom

Based on data from Leadhills weather station, 18 miles away

Elevation: 175 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. May 23
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 8

30% Probability

Only 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 30
First Fall Frost September 28

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
55.67°N, 3.92°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

138 Days May 23 to October 8

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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: −9 to −7°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January4°2°-1°
February5°2°-1°
March7°4°0°
April10°6°2°
May13°9°4°
June15°11°7°
July17°13°9°
August17°13°9°
September14°11°7°
October10°7°4°
November7°4°2°
December5°2°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January221
February163
March147
April119
May109
June107
July130
August147
September140
October185
November211
December221

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 12m · Shortest: 6h 48m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:42 AM4:07 PM7h 25m
February7:50 AM5:09 PM9h 20m
March6:41 AM6:08 PM11h 27m
April6:20 AM8:11 PM13h 51m
May5:13 AM9:10 PM15h 57m
June4:40 AM9:50 PM17h 10m
July5:01 AM9:40 PM16h 39m
August5:56 AM8:43 PM14h 47m
September6:57 AM7:22 PM12h 26m
October7:57 AM6:03 PM10h 06m
November8:01 AM3:59 PM7h 58m
December8:46 AM3:36 PM6h 50m

Nearby Stations

Eskdalemuir, United Kingdom May 20 - October 1 Glenlee, United Kingdom May 12 - October 8 Auchincruive, United Kingdom April 28 - October 26 Bowhill, United Kingdom May 10 - October 17 Threave, United Kingdom April 30 - October 18 Penicuik, United Kingdom May 14 - October 11

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