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Frost Dates for Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, South Africa

Coordinates: -28.533, 28.817

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, South Africa typically occurs around Oct 2, and the first autumn air frost around Apr 6. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -179 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 July, with an average low of 2°C (36°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): Oct 2 (last spring) to Apr 6 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Aug 31 (last spring) to Apr 25 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Jul 29 (last spring) to May 24 (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: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Oct 2 to Apr 6, which provides approximately 185 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 Aug 31 to Apr 25, which provides a total of 237 days for growing.

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