Frost Dates for Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Coordinates: 50.117, 8.683

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany typically occurs around May 5, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 24. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 142 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 0°C (32°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 5 (last spring) to Sep 24 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 21 (last spring) to Oct 10 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 26 (last spring) to Nov 6 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... 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 Sep 24, which provides approximately 141 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 21 to Oct 10, which provides a total of 172 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 FrostSep 24May 5
Light Ground FrostOct 10Apr 21
Hard Ground FrostNov 6Mar 26

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