Frost Dates for Chickerell, United Kingdom

Based on data from Swanage weather station, 24 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. March 14
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. December 3
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 March 28
First Fall Frost November 26

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 7
First Fall Hard Freeze December 19
50.62°N, -2.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

264 Days March 14 to December 3

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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° 10° 20°
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
May
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jun
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
13°
High: 15°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
10°
High: 12°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Nov
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
64 mm
63.5 mm
Mar
48 mm
48.3 mm
Apr
33 mm
33.0 mm
May
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jun
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jul
58 mm
58.4 mm
Aug
74 mm
73.7 mm
Sep
99 mm
99.1 mm
Oct
114 mm
114.3 mm
Nov
99 mm
99.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h10h11.5h13.5h15.5h16h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:53 AM – 4:07 PM · 8h 14m
Feb: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
Apr: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 33m
May: 4:22 AM – 7:38 PM · 15h 16m
Jun: 3:53 AM – 8:07 PM · 16h 13m
Jul: 4:05 AM – 7:55 PM · 15h 50m
Aug: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 19m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Oct: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 25m
Nov: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM · 8h 40m
Dec: 8:07 AM – 3:53 PM · 7h 46m
Daylight Longest: 16h 15m · Shortest: 7h 45m

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