Frost Dates for Workington, United Kingdom

Based on data from Threave weather station, 25 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 30
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 18
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 May 8
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 10
54.64°N, -3.54°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

171 Days April 30 to October 18

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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°
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
May
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°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: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
147 mm
147.3 mm
Jan
117 mm
116.8 mm
Feb
114 mm
114.3 mm
Mar
84 mm
83.8 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jul
163 mm
162.6 mm
Aug
109 mm
109.2 mm
Sep
145 mm
144.8 mm
Oct
155 mm
154.9 mm
Nov
163 mm
162.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h14.5h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM · 7h 31m
Feb: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 23m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 28m
Apr: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 49m
May: 4:04 AM – 7:56 PM · 15h 52m
Jun: 3:29 AM – 8:31 PM · 17h 03m
Jul: 3:43 AM – 8:17 PM · 16h 33m
Aug: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 44m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
Oct: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Nov: 7:59 AM – 4:01 PM · 8h 03m
Dec: 8:32 AM – 3:28 PM · 6h 57m
Daylight Longest: 17h 05m · Shortest: 6h 55m

Nearby Stations

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