Frost Dates for Falkland, United Kingdom

Based on data from Mylnefield weather station, 15 miles away

Elevation: 71 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 21
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 31

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 29
First Fall Frost October 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 23
56.25°N, 3.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

193 Days April 21 to October 31

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
January7°4°1°
February8°4°1°
March10°6°2°
April12°8°4°
May15°11°6°
June18°13°9°
July20°15°11°
August19°15°11°
September17°13°9°
October13°10°6°
November10°6°3°
December7°4°1°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January76
February56
March53
April30
May51
June69
July74
August91
September53
October91
November84
December74

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 27m · Shortest: 6h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:45 AM3:58 PM7h 12m
February7:50 AM5:03 PM9h 13m
March6:39 AM6:05 PM11h 26m
April6:15 AM8:10 PM13h 56m
May5:05 AM9:12 PM16h 07m
June4:30 AM9:55 PM17h 24m
July4:52 AM9:44 PM16h 52m
August5:50 AM8:43 PM14h 54m
September6:53 AM7:20 PM12h 27m
October7:57 AM5:58 PM10h 02m
November8:04 AM3:51 PM7h 47m
December8:50 AM3:26 PM6h 35m

Nearby Stations

Leuchars, United Kingdom May 2 - October 29 Faskally, United Kingdom May 10 - October 12 Edinburgh: Royal Botanic Garde, United Kingdom April 17 - October 30 Dunbar, United Kingdom April 8 - November 21 Ardtalnaig, United Kingdom April 26 - November 2 Balmoral, United Kingdom May 30 - September 17

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