Frost Dates for West Kilbride, United Kingdom

Based on data from Bute: Rothesay weather station, 13 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 3
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 24
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 13
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 23
First Fall Hard Freeze December 17
55.69°N, -4.86°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

235 Days April 3 to November 24

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°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
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
13°
High: 16°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: 5°C
Nov
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
160 mm
160.0 mm
Jan
119 mm
119.4 mm
Feb
109 mm
109.2 mm
Mar
91 mm
91.4 mm
Apr
81 mm
81.3 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
97 mm
96.5 mm
Jul
114 mm
114.3 mm
Aug
117 mm
116.8 mm
Sep
165 mm
165.1 mm
Oct
163 mm
162.6 mm
Nov
152 mm
152.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17.5h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h6.5h
Jan: 8:20 AM – 3:40 PM · 7h 20m
Feb: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 17m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
May: 3:60 AM – 8:00 PM · 16h 01m
Jun: 3:22 AM – 8:38 PM · 17h 15m
Jul: 3:38 AM – 8:22 PM · 16h 44m
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 05m
Nov: 8:03 AM – 3:57 PM · 7h 54m
Dec: 8:38 AM – 3:22 PM · 6h 44m
Daylight Longest: 17h 18m · Shortest: 6h 42m

Nearby Stations

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