Frost Dates for Polbeth, United Kingdom

Based on data from Penicuik weather station, 13 miles away

Elevation: 165 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. May 14
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 11

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 21
First Fall Frost October 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 16
First Fall Hard Freeze November 9
55.86°N, 3.55°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

150 Days May 14 to October 11

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

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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
January6°3°0°
February7°3°0°
March9°5°1°
April12°7°3°
May15°10°5°
June17°13°8°
July19°14°10°
August18°14°10°
September16°12°8°
October12°8°5°
November8°5°2°
December6°3°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January94
February79
March74
April61
May69
June79
July89
August91
September76
October104
November94
December99

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 17h 18m · Shortest: 6h 42m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:42 AM4:02 PM7h 20m
February7:49 AM5:06 PM9h 17m
March6:39 AM6:06 PM11h 27m
April6:17 AM8:10 PM13h 53m
May5:09 AM9:09 PM16h 01m
June4:35 AM9:51 PM17h 15m
July4:56 AM9:40 PM16h 44m
August5:52 AM8:42 PM14h 49m
September6:54 AM7:20 PM12h 26m
October7:56 AM6:00 PM10h 05m
November8:01 AM3:55 PM7h 54m
December8:47 AM3:31 PM6h 44m

Nearby Stations

Edinburgh: Royal Botanic Garde, United Kingdom April 17 - October 30 Bowhill, United Kingdom May 10 - October 17 Dunbar, United Kingdom April 8 - November 21 Leadhills, United Kingdom May 23 - October 8 Eskdalemuir, United Kingdom May 20 - October 1 Leuchars, United Kingdom May 2 - October 29

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