Frost Dates for Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Coordinates: 47.217, -1.550

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France typically occurs around May 1, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 25. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 177 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 4°C (39°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25°C (77°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 1 (last spring) to Oct 25 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 15 (last spring) to Nov 13 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 2 (last spring) to Dec 23 (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: Air Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 1 to Oct 25, which provides approximately 176 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 15 to Nov 13, which provides a total of 212 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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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 25May 1
Light Ground FrostNov 13Apr 15
Hard Ground FrostDec 23Mar 2