Frost Dates for Kelvedon, United Kingdom

Based on data from Writtle weather station, 14 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. April 28
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 23
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 7
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze November 16
51.84°N, 0.71°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

178 Days April 28 to October 23

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° 10° 20°
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jan
51 mm
50.8 mm
Feb
25 mm
25.4 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
46 mm
45.7 mm
May
48 mm
48.3 mm
Jun
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jul
48 mm
48.3 mm
Aug
46 mm
45.7 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
66 mm
66.0 mm
Nov
66 mm
66.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 7:58 AM – 4:02 PM · 8h 03m
Feb: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 41m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 31m
Apr: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 37m
May: 4:18 AM – 7:42 PM · 15h 24m
Jun: 3:48 AM – 8:12 PM · 16h 25m
Jul: 4:00 AM – 7:60 PM · 15h 60m
Aug: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 25m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 23m
Oct: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Nov: 7:44 AM – 4:16 PM · 8h 31m
Dec: 8:13 AM – 3:47 PM · 7h 35m
Daylight Longest: 16h 27m · Shortest: 7h 33m

Nearby Stations

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