Frost Dates for Heavitree, United Kingdom

Based on data from Slapton weather station, 30 miles away

Elevation: 36 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. March 20
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. December 1

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 2
First Fall Frost November 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 9
First Fall Hard Freeze December 22
50.72°N, 3.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

256 Days March 20 to December 1

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January9°7°4°
February10°7°4°
March11°8°5°
April13°10°6°
May16°12°8°
June19°15°11°
July21°17°13°
August21°17°13°
September19°15°12°
October15°12°9°
November12°9°7°
December10°7°5°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January130
February102
March81
April74
May66
June66
July66
August86
September76
October122
November127
December135

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 16h 12m · Shortest: 7h 48m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:16 AM4:32 PM8h 16m
February7:35 AM5:23 PM9h 48m
March6:38 AM6:11 PM11h 33m
April6:29 AM8:01 PM13h 32m
May5:34 AM8:48 PM15h 14m
June5:10 AM9:20 PM16h 10m
July5:27 AM9:14 PM15h 47m
August6:10 AM8:28 PM14h 17m
September6:58 AM7:20 PM12h 21m
October7:47 AM6:13 PM10h 26m
November7:39 AM4:21 PM8h 42m
December8:16 AM4:05 PM7h 50m

Nearby Stations

Plymouth: Mountbatten, United Kingdom March 14 - November 30 Bude, United Kingdom April 8 - November 17 Yeovilton, United Kingdom April 24 - October 23 Guernsey: Airport, United Kingdom February 13 - November 30 Jersey: Airport, United Kingdom February 22 - December 14

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