Frost Dates for Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Coordinates: -25.467, 30.967

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa typically occurs around Jul 28, and the first autumn air frost around May 21. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -68 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 8°C (46°F). The warmest month is December, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Jul 28 (last spring) to May 21 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9a

... 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 Jul 28 to May 21, which provides approximately 296 frost free days.

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  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostMay 21Jul 28
Light Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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