Frost Dates for Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 44.300, -78.333

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada typically occurs around May 11, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 20. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 132 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -28.9 to -26.1°C (-20 to -15°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 -10°C (14°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26°C (79°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 11 (last spring) to Sep 20 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 1 (last spring) to Sep 30 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 15 (last spring) to Oct 15 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 5a

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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 11 to Sep 20, which provides approximately 131 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 May 1 to Sep 30, which provides a total of 152 days for growing.

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