Frost Dates for Chirnside, United Kingdom
Based on data from Dunbar weather station, 19 miles away
Elevation: 127 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 8
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.
November 21
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 15
First Fall Frost
November 12
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 27
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 6
Growing Season
227 Days
April 8 to November 21
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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 5° | 2° |
| February | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| March | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| April | 11° | 8° | 5° |
| May | 14° | 11° | 7° |
| June | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| July | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| August | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| September | 17° | 14° | 10° |
| October | 13° | 11° | 8° |
| November | 10° | 7° | 5° |
| December | 8° | 5° | 2° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 56 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 43 |
| April | 25 |
| May | 51 |
| June | 69 |
| July | 69 |
| August | 58 |
| September | 56 |
| October | 66 |
| November | 69 |
| December | 66 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 17h 20m · Shortest: 6h 40m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:40 AM | 3:58 PM | 7h 18m |
| February | 7:47 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 16m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 9:08 PM | 16h 02m |
| June | 4:31 AM | 9:49 PM | 17h 18m |
| July | 4:53 AM | 9:39 PM | 16h 46m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 51m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 04m |
| November | 7:59 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 52m |
| December | 8:45 AM | 3:27 PM | 6h 42m |
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