Frost Dates for Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Coordinates: -31.900, 26.883

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa typically occurs around Sep 8, and the first autumn air frost around May 11. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -120 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -6.7 to -3.9°C (20 to 25°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is July, with an average low of 6°C (43°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 26°C (79°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Sep 8 (last spring) to May 11 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Jul 23 (last spring) to Jun 8 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 9a

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Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Sep 8 to May 11, which provides approximately 244 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 Jul 23 to Jun 8, which provides a total of 320 days for growing.

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