Frost Dates for Oban, United Kingdom

Based on data from Benmore: Younger Botanic Garde weather station, 33 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 4
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 24
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 12
First Fall Frost October 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 23
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
56.42°N, -5.47°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

173 Days May 4 to October 24

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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°
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
May
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
318 mm
317.5 mm
Jan
236 mm
236.2 mm
Feb
218 mm
218.4 mm
Mar
145 mm
144.8 mm
Apr
137 mm
137.2 mm
May
140 mm
139.7 mm
Jun
150 mm
149.9 mm
Jul
185 mm
185.4 mm
Aug
203 mm
203.2 mm
Sep
269 mm
269.2 mm
Oct
290 mm
289.6 mm
Nov
310 mm
309.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h8h6.5h
Jan: 8:21 AM – 3:39 PM · 7h 18m
Feb: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 16m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
Apr: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
May: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 03m
Jun: 3:21 AM – 8:39 PM · 17h 18m
Jul: 3:37 AM – 8:23 PM · 16h 46m
Aug: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 51m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Nov: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 52m
Dec: 8:39 AM – 3:21 PM · 6h 42m
Daylight Longest: 17h 21m · Shortest: 6h 40m

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