Frost Dates for Galston, United Kingdom

Based on data from Auchincruive weather station, 11 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 28
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. October 26
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 May 7
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 21
55.60°N, -4.38°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 28 to October 26

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: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°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: 11°C
Jul
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jan
89 mm
88.9 mm
Feb
76 mm
76.2 mm
Mar
58 mm
58.4 mm
Apr
56 mm
55.9 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jul
86 mm
86.4 mm
Aug
86 mm
86.4 mm
Sep
112 mm
111.8 mm
Oct
104 mm
104.1 mm
Nov
109 mm
109.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:18 AM – 3:42 PM · 7h 24m
Feb: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 19m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 52m
May: 4:01 AM – 7:59 PM · 15h 57m
Jun: 3:25 AM – 8:35 PM · 17h 10m
Jul: 3:40 AM – 8:20 PM · 16h 40m
Aug: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 47m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Nov: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 57m
Dec: 8:35 AM – 3:25 PM · 6h 49m
Daylight Longest: 17h 13m · Shortest: 6h 47m

Nearby Stations

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