Frost Dates for Sible Hedingham, United Kingdom

Based on data from Rothamsted weather station, 15 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 16
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. November 8
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 25
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 29
51.98°N, 0.59°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

206 Days April 16 to November 8

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° 10° 20°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jan
53 mm
53.3 mm
Feb
41 mm
40.6 mm
Mar
56 mm
55.9 mm
Apr
51 mm
50.8 mm
May
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jun
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
81 mm
81.3 mm
Oct
79 mm
78.7 mm
Nov
76 mm
76.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 7:59 AM – 4:01 PM · 8h 03m
Feb: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 31m
Apr: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 37m
May: 4:17 AM – 7:43 PM · 15h 25m
Jun: 3:47 AM – 8:13 PM · 16h 26m
Jul: 3:60 AM – 8:00 PM · 16h 01m
Aug: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 23m
Oct: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Nov: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM · 8h 30m
Dec: 8:13 AM – 3:47 PM · 7h 34m
Daylight Longest: 16h 28m · Shortest: 7h 32m

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