Frost Dates for Rosyth, United Kingdom

Based on data from Edinburgh: Royal Botanic Garde weather station, 10 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. April 17
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 30
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 April 26
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
56.04°N, -3.44°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

196 Days April 17 to October 30

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: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°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 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jan
66 mm
66.0 mm
Feb
51 mm
50.8 mm
Mar
36 mm
35.6 mm
Apr
53 mm
53.3 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jul
74 mm
73.7 mm
Aug
64 mm
63.5 mm
Sep
76 mm
76.2 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 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 27m
Apr: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
May: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 02m
Jun: 3:21 AM – 8:39 PM · 17h 17m
Jul: 3:37 AM – 8:23 PM · 16h 46m
Aug: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 50m
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 20m · Shortest: 6h 40m

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