Frost Dates for Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France

Coordinates: 46.583, 0.333

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France typically occurs around May 4, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 161 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 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 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27°C (81°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 4 (last spring) to Oct 12 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 20 (last spring) to Oct 29 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 19 (last spring) to Dec 2 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8a

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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 4 to Oct 12, which provides approximately 160 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 20 to Oct 29, which provides a total of 192 days for growing.

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