Frost Dates for Riga, Riga, Latvia

Coordinates: 56.950, 24.100

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Riga, Riga, Latvia typically occurs around May 9, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 19. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 133 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -17.8 to -15°C (0 to 5°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 (25°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23°C (73°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 9 (last spring) to Sep 19 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 28 (last spring) to Oct 1 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 10 (last spring) to Oct 29 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 7a

... 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 9 to Sep 19, which provides approximately 132 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 28 to Oct 1, which provides a total of 156 days for growing.

Jan
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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 19May 9
Light Ground FrostOct 1Apr 28
Hard Ground FrostOct 29Apr 10

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