Frost Dates for Peterlee, United Kingdom
Based on data from Durham weather station, 10 miles away
Elevation: 101 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 29
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 8
First Fall Frost
October 20
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 17
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 20
Growing Season
184 Days
April 28 to October 29
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
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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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| February | 8° | 5° | 1° |
| March | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| April | 13° | 8° | 4° |
| May | 15° | 11° | 6° |
| June | 18° | 14° | 9° |
| July | 20° | 16° | 11° |
| August | 20° | 16° | 11° |
| September | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| October | 13° | 10° | 6° |
| November | 9° | 7° | 4° |
| December | 7° | 4° | 2° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 46 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 53 |
| May | 51 |
| June | 74 |
| July | 64 |
| August | 66 |
| September | 56 |
| October | 66 |
| November | 79 |
| December | 64 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Longest: 17h 03m · Shortest: 6h 57m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:29 AM | 4:02 PM | 7h 32m |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 24m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:60 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 49m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 50m |
| June | 4:36 AM | 9:37 PM | 17h 01m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 9:28 PM | 16h 31m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 43m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 09m |
| November | 7:49 AM | 3:54 PM | 8h 04m |
| December | 8:33 AM | 3:32 PM | 6h 59m |
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