Frost Dates for Hope Valley, United Kingdom
Based on data from Buxton weather station, 9 miles away
Elevation: 170 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 25
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.
October 26
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
May 2
First Fall Frost
October 18
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 16
Growing Season
184 Days
April 25 to October 26
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 8b
Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°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 | 5° | 3° | 1° |
| February | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| March | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| April | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| May | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| June | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| July | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| August | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| September | 16° | 12° | 9° |
| October | 12° | 9° | 6° |
| November | 8° | 6° | 3° |
| December | 6° | 3° | 1° |
Precipitation
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150 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 130 |
| February | 112 |
| March | 97 |
| April | 84 |
| May | 86 |
| June | 89 |
| July | 102 |
| August | 99 |
| September | 112 |
| October | 140 |
| November | 140 |
| December | 165 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 16h 44m · Shortest: 7h 16m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:23 AM | 4:11 PM | 7h 49m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 32m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 30m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 43m |
| May | 5:15 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 37m |
| June | 4:47 AM | 9:29 PM | 16h 42m |
| July | 5:06 AM | 9:21 PM | 16h 15m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 15m |
| November | 7:44 AM | 4:02 PM | 8h 18m |
| December | 8:25 AM | 3:42 PM | 7h 18m |
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