Frost Dates for Tours, Centre, France

Coordinates: 47.383, 0.683

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Tours, Centre, France typically occurs around May 2, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 14. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 165 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 26°C (79°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 2 (last spring) to Oct 14 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 16 (last spring) to Nov 2 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 5 (last spring) to Dec 7 (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 2 to Oct 14, which provides approximately 164 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 16 to Nov 2, which provides a total of 200 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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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 14May 2
Light Ground FrostNov 2Apr 16
Hard Ground FrostDec 7Mar 5

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