Frost Dates for Chirnside, United Kingdom

Based on data from Dunbar weather station, 19 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. April 8
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 21
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 April 15
First Fall Frost November 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 27
First Fall Hard Freeze December 6
55.80°N, -2.21°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

227 Days April 8 to November 21

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°
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jan
38 mm
38.1 mm
Feb
43 mm
43.2 mm
Mar
25 mm
25.4 mm
Apr
51 mm
50.8 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jul
58 mm
58.4 mm
Aug
56 mm
55.9 mm
Sep
66 mm
66.0 mm
Oct
69 mm
68.6 mm
Nov
66 mm
66.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h8h6.5h
Jan: 8:21 AM – 3:39 PM · 7h 18m
Feb: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 16m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
May: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 02m
Jun: 3:21 AM – 8:39 PM · 17h 18m
Jul: 3:37 AM – 8:23 PM · 16h 46m
Aug: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 51m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Nov: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 52m
Dec: 8:39 AM – 3:21 PM · 6h 42m
Daylight Longest: 17h 20m · Shortest: 6h 40m

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