Frost Dates for Lanark, United Kingdom

Based on data from Leadhills weather station, 18 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 23
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 8
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 30
First Fall Frost September 28

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
55.67°N, -3.78°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

138 Days May 23 to October 8

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

-5° 5° 15°
2°
High: 4°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Jan
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Feb
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Mar
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Apr
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Aug
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
221 mm
221.0 mm
Jan
163 mm
162.6 mm
Feb
147 mm
147.3 mm
Mar
119 mm
119.4 mm
Apr
109 mm
109.2 mm
May
107 mm
106.7 mm
Jun
130 mm
129.5 mm
Jul
147 mm
147.3 mm
Aug
140 mm
139.7 mm
Sep
185 mm
185.4 mm
Oct
211 mm
210.8 mm
Nov
221 mm
221.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:18 AM – 3:42 PM · 7h 25m
Feb: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 20m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
May: 4:02 AM – 7:58 PM · 15h 57m
Jun: 3:25 AM – 8:35 PM · 17h 10m
Jul: 3:40 AM – 8:20 PM · 16h 39m
Aug: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 47m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Nov: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 58m
Dec: 8:35 AM – 3:25 PM · 6h 50m
Daylight Longest: 17h 12m · Shortest: 6h 48m

Nearby Stations

Eskdalemuir, United Kingdom May 20 - October 1 Glenlee, United Kingdom May 12 - October 8 Auchincruive, United Kingdom April 28 - October 26 Bowhill, United Kingdom May 10 - October 17 Threave, United Kingdom April 30 - October 18 Penicuik, United Kingdom May 14 - October 11

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