Frost Dates for Menstrie, United Kingdom
Based on data from Ardtalnaig weather station, 28 miles away
Elevation: 22 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 26
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.
November 2
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 4
First Fall Frost
October 23
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 14
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 26
Growing Season
190 Days
April 26 to November 2
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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Avg Temp
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 4° | 1° |
| February | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| March | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| April | 12° | 8° | 4° |
| May | 15° | 11° | 6° |
| June | 18° | 13° | 9° |
| July | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| August | 19° | 15° | 10° |
| September | 16° | 12° | 9° |
| October | 12° | 9° | 6° |
| November | 9° | 6° | 3° |
| December | 6° | 4° | 1° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 201 |
| February | 135 |
| March | 117 |
| April | 86 |
| May | 89 |
| June | 79 |
| July | 81 |
| August | 89 |
| September | 94 |
| October | 150 |
| November | 163 |
| December | 183 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 17h 28m · Shortest: 6h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:50 AM | 4:02 PM | 7h 11m |
| February | 7:55 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 13m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 56m |
| May | 5:09 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 08m |
| June | 4:34 AM | 9:59 PM | 17h 25m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 9:48 PM | 16h 53m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 54m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 8:01 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 01m |
| November | 8:08 AM | 3:55 PM | 7h 47m |
| December | 8:55 AM | 3:29 PM | 6h 34m |
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