Frost Dates for Kelso, United Kingdom

Based on data from Bowhill weather station, 19 miles away

Elevation: 40 m

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. October 17
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 16
First Fall Frost October 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 8
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
55.60°N, -2.43°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

160 Days May 10 to October 17

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° 5° 10° 15° 20°
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
May
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jan
79 mm
78.7 mm
Feb
74 mm
73.7 mm
Mar
66 mm
66.0 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
84 mm
83.8 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
102 mm
101.6 mm
Oct
89 mm
88.9 mm
Nov
104 mm
104.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:39 AM – 4:03 PM · 7h 24m
Feb: 7:47 AM – 5:06 PM · 9h 19m
Mar: 6:38 AM – 6:05 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 6:16 AM – 8:08 PM · 13h 52m
May: 5:09 AM – 9:07 PM · 15h 58m
Jun: 4:36 AM – 9:47 PM · 17h 11m
Jul: 4:57 AM – 9:37 PM · 16h 41m
Aug: 5:52 AM – 8:40 PM · 14h 48m
Sep: 6:53 AM – 7:19 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 7:54 AM – 5:60 PM · 10h 06m
Nov: 7:58 AM – 3:55 PM · 7h 57m
Dec: 8:43 AM – 3:32 PM · 6h 48m
Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 14m · Shortest: 6h 46m

Nearby Stations

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