Frost Dates for Ochiltree, United Kingdom

Based on data from Auchincruive weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 132 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 28
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. October 26

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 7
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 21
55.46°N, 4.37°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 28 to October 26

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January7°5°2°
February8°5°2°
March9°6°3°
April12°8°4°
May15°11°7°
June17°13°10°
July19°15°11°
August18°15°11°
September16°13°9°
October13°10°7°
November10°7°4°
December8°5°2°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January99
February89
March76
April58
May56
June69
July89
August86
September86
October112
November104
December109

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 13m · Shortest: 6h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:45 AM4:10 PM7h 24m
February7:53 AM5:13 PM9h 19m
March6:44 AM6:11 PM11h 27m
April6:23 AM8:14 PM13h 52m
May5:16 AM9:13 PM15h 57m
June4:43 AM9:54 PM17h 10m
July5:04 AM9:44 PM16h 40m
August5:59 AM8:46 PM14h 47m
September6:60 AM7:26 PM12h 26m
October8:00 AM6:06 PM10h 06m
November8:05 AM4:02 PM7h 57m
December8:49 AM3:39 PM6h 49m

Nearby Stations

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