Frost Dates for Fortrose, United Kingdom
Based on data from Inverness weather station, 7 miles away
Elevation: 25 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 11
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 6
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 22
First Fall Frost
October 29
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 3
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 2
Growing Season
209 Days
April 11 to November 6
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
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° | 4° | 1° |
| February | 8° | 4° | 1° |
| March | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| April | 12° | 8° | 4° |
| May | 15° | 11° | 6° |
| June | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| July | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| August | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| September | 16° | 13° | 9° |
| October | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| November | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| December | 7° | 4° | 1° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 74 |
| February | 64 |
| March | 53 |
| April | 46 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 64 |
| July | 58 |
| August | 74 |
| September | 79 |
| October | 79 |
| November | 71 |
| December | 76 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 17h 43m · Shortest: 6h 17m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:57 AM | 3:56 PM | 6h 59m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 06m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 01m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 18m |
| June | 4:27 AM | 10:07 PM | 17h 40m |
| July | 4:50 AM | 9:55 PM | 17h 06m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 01m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 8:04 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 57m |
| November | 8:14 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 36m |
| December | 9:03 AM | 3:22 PM | 6h 19m |
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