Frost Dates for Gobowen, United Kingdom

Based on data from Shawbury weather station, 17 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 26
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 29
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 3
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
52.90°N, -3.04°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days April 26 to October 29

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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° 10° 20°
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°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 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jan
46 mm
45.7 mm
Feb
48 mm
48.3 mm
Mar
38 mm
38.1 mm
Apr
56 mm
55.9 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jul
64 mm
63.5 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
76 mm
76.2 mm
Oct
71 mm
71.1 mm
Nov
79 mm
78.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 8:03 AM – 3:57 PM · 7h 53m
Feb: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 35m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 30m
Apr: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 41m
May: 4:13 AM – 7:47 PM · 15h 33m
Jun: 3:42 AM – 8:18 PM · 16h 37m
Jul: 3:55 AM – 8:05 PM · 16h 10m
Aug: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 31m
Sep: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 23m
Oct: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 17m
Nov: 7:49 AM – 4:11 PM · 8h 22m
Dec: 8:19 AM – 3:41 PM · 7h 23m
Daylight Longest: 16h 39m · Shortest: 7h 21m

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