Frost Dates for Antwerp, Belgium

Coordinates: 51.217, 4.417

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Antwerp, Belgium typically occurs around May 5, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 8. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 156 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24°C (75°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 5 (last spring) to Oct 8 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 19 (last spring) to Oct 25 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 15 (last spring) to Nov 27 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 5 to Oct 8, which provides approximately 155 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Apr 19 to Oct 25, which provides a total of 189 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 8May 5
Light Ground FrostOct 25Apr 19
Hard Ground FrostNov 27Mar 15