Frost Dates for Gottingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

Coordinates: 51.533, 9.933

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Gottingen, Niedersachsen, Germany typically occurs around May 20, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 115 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -15 to -12.2°C (5 to 10°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 (28°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24°C (75°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 20 (last spring) to Sep 12 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 7 (last spring) to Oct 1 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 15 (last spring) to Oct 26 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 7b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 20 to Sep 12, which provides approximately 114 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 7 to Oct 1, which provides a total of 147 days for growing.

Jan
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Aug
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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 12May 20
Light Ground FrostOct 1May 7
Hard Ground FrostOct 26Apr 15

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