Frost Dates for Halkirk, United Kingdom

Based on data from Wick weather station, 15 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. May 10
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. November 2
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 18
First Fall Frost October 20

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 30
First Fall Hard Freeze November 27
58.51°N, -3.49°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

176 Days May 10 to November 2

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°
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
May
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Jun
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jul
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
76 mm
76.2 mm
Mar
64 mm
63.5 mm
Apr
64 mm
63.5 mm
May
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jun
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jul
79 mm
78.7 mm
Aug
71 mm
71.1 mm
Sep
89 mm
88.9 mm
Oct
81 mm
81.3 mm
Nov
79 mm
78.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16.5h18h17.5h15h12.5h10h7.5h6h
Jan: 8:37 AM – 3:23 PM · 6h 45m
Feb: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · 8h 59m
Mar: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 23m
Apr: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
May: 3:45 AM – 8:15 PM · 16h 29m
Jun: 3:02 AM – 8:58 PM · 17h 57m
Jul: 3:20 AM – 8:40 PM · 17h 20m
Aug: 4:26 AM – 7:34 PM · 15h 08m
Sep: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 29m
Oct: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 52m
Nov: 8:18 AM – 3:42 PM · 7h 25m
Dec: 8:59 AM – 3:01 PM · 6h 03m
Daylight Longest: 17h 60m · Shortest: 6h 01m

Nearby Stations

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