Frost Dates for East Cowes, United Kingdom

Based on data from Hurn weather station, 24 miles away

Elevation: 6 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 26
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 22

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 4
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 9
First Fall Hard Freeze November 4
50.76°N, 1.29°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

179 Days April 26 to October 22

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
January9°5°2°
February9°5°2°
March12°7°3°
April14°9°4°
May18°12°7°
June20°15°10°
July22°17°12°
August22°17°12°
September19°15°10°
October16°11°7°
November12°8°4°
December9°6°2°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January97
February74
March69
April69
May43
June53
July53
August56
September74
October94
November109
December107

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 16h 17m · Shortest: 7h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:11 AM4:23 PM8h 12m
February7:29 AM5:15 PM9h 45m
March6:31 AM6:03 PM11h 32m
April6:21 AM7:54 PM13h 34m
May5:25 AM8:42 PM15h 17m
June5:00 AM9:15 PM16h 15m
July5:17 AM9:08 PM15h 51m
August6:02 AM8:21 PM14h 20m
September6:51 AM7:13 PM12h 22m
October7:40 AM6:05 PM10h 24m
November7:33 AM4:12 PM8h 39m
December8:11 AM3:56 PM7h 45m

Nearby Stations

Swanage, United Kingdom March 14 - December 3 Leckford, United Kingdom April 15 - November 3 Yeovilton, United Kingdom April 24 - October 23 Lyneham, United Kingdom April 12 - November 10 Oxford, United Kingdom April 6 - November 11 Guernsey: Airport, United Kingdom February 13 - November 30

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