Frost Dates for Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa

Coordinates: -26.653, 27.969

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa typically occurs around Aug 19, and the first autumn air frost around May 2. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -109 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°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 5°C (41°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Aug 19 (last spring) to May 2 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Aug 1 (last spring) to May 18 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8b

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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 Aug 19 to May 2, which provides approximately 255 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 1 to May 18, which provides a total of 290 days for growing.

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