Frost Dates for Great Torrington, United Kingdom
Based on data from Bude weather station, 20 miles away
Elevation: 99 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 8
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 17
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 16
First Fall Frost
November 8
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 21
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 6
Growing Season
223 Days
April 8 to November 17
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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°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 | 9° | 7° | 4° |
| February | 9° | 7° | 4° |
| March | 11° | 8° | 5° |
| April | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| May | 16° | 12° | 8° |
| June | 18° | 14° | 11° |
| July | 19° | 16° | 13° |
| August | 19° | 16° | 13° |
| September | 18° | 15° | 11° |
| October | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| November | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| December | 10° | 7° | 5° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 84 |
| February | 71 |
| March | 66 |
| April | 51 |
| May | 53 |
| June | 71 |
| July | 71 |
| August | 79 |
| September | 74 |
| October | 97 |
| November | 102 |
| December | 94 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 16h 17m · Shortest: 7h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:22 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 12m |
| February | 7:40 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 45m |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 32m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 34m |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 17m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:26 PM | 16h 15m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 52m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 24m |
| November | 7:44 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 38m |
| December | 8:22 AM | 4:06 PM | 7h 44m |
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