Frost Dates for Longtown, United Kingdom

Based on data from Kielder Castle weather station, 22 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 22
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. September 28
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 29
First Fall Frost September 15

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 27
First Fall Hard Freeze October 24
55.01°N, -2.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

129 Days May 22 to September 28

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

Learn more

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°
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Apr
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
May
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Jun
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°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 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
160 mm
160.0 mm
Jan
142 mm
142.2 mm
Feb
112 mm
111.8 mm
Mar
84 mm
83.8 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
107 mm
106.7 mm
Jul
122 mm
121.9 mm
Aug
107 mm
106.7 mm
Sep
147 mm
147.3 mm
Oct
160 mm
160.0 mm
Nov
165 mm
165.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:16 AM – 3:44 PM · 7h 27m
Feb: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 21m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
May: 4:03 AM – 7:57 PM · 15h 55m
Jun: 3:26 AM – 8:34 PM · 17h 07m
Jul: 3:42 AM – 8:18 PM · 16h 37m
Aug: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 46m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 07m
Nov: 8:00 AM – 3:60 PM · 7h 60m
Dec: 8:34 AM – 3:26 PM · 6h 53m
Daylight Longest: 17h 09m · Shortest: 6h 51m

Nearby Stations

Bowhill, United Kingdom May 10 - October 17 Eskdalemuir, United Kingdom May 20 - October 1 Morpeth: Cockle Park, United Kingdom April 20 - November 14 Newton Rigg, United Kingdom May 5 - October 14 Penicuik, United Kingdom May 14 - October 11 Leadhills, United Kingdom May 23 - October 8

Plan Your Garden with Planter

Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.

Try Planter For Free

Available everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!

Planter app garden planner preview