Frost Dates for Carnforth, United Kingdom

Based on data from Malham Tarn weather station, 25 miles away

Elevation: 16 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. April 22
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 27

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 April 30
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
54.13°N, 2.77°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

188 Days April 22 to October 27

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January5°2°0°
February5°3°0°
March7°4°1°
April10°6°3°
May13°9°5°
June16°12°8°
July18°14°10°
August17°14°10°
September15°11°8°
October11°8°6°
November8°5°3°
December5°3°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January168
February132
March124
April97
May94
June99
July114
August135
September130
October155
November168
December173

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 16h 55m · Shortest: 7h 06m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:28 AM4:08 PM7h 40m
February7:39 AM5:07 PM9h 28m
March6:34 AM6:03 PM11h 29m
April6:16 AM8:02 PM13h 46m
May5:13 AM8:57 PM15h 44m
June4:43 AM9:35 PM16h 52m
July5:02 AM9:26 PM16h 24m
August5:54 AM8:32 PM14h 38m
September6:51 AM7:15 PM12h 25m
October7:48 AM5:60 PM10h 12m
November7:48 AM3:59 PM8h 11m
December8:31 AM3:38 PM7h 07m

Nearby Stations

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