Frost Dates for Strood, United Kingdom

Based on data from Wisley weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 32 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 26
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 25

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 4
First Fall Frost October 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 30
First Fall Hard Freeze November 18
51.39°N, 0.48°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

182 Days April 26 to October 25

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
January8°5°2°
February9°6°2°
March12°8°3°
April15°10°5°
May18°13°7°
June21°16°10°
July24°18°13°
August23°18°12°
September20°15°10°
October16°12°8°
November11°8°4°
December9°6°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January69
February53
March33
April43
May43
June53
July41
August56
September46
October74
November81
December74

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Longest: 16h 22m · Shortest: 7h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:04 AM4:11 PM8h 07m
February7:21 AM5:04 PM9h 43m
March6:22 AM5:54 PM11h 32m
April6:11 AM7:46 PM13h 36m
May5:14 AM8:35 PM15h 21m
June4:48 AM9:09 PM16h 20m
July5:06 AM9:02 PM15h 56m
August5:51 AM8:14 PM14h 23m
September6:42 AM7:04 PM12h 22m
October7:32 AM5:54 PM10h 22m
November7:26 AM4:00 PM8h 34m
December8:04 AM3:44 PM7h 39m

Nearby Stations

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