Frost Dates for Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa

Coordinates: -26.717, 27.100

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa typically occurs around Aug 27, and the first autumn air frost around Apr 26. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -123 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 5°C (41°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Aug 27 (last spring) to Apr 26 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Aug 8 (last spring) to May 13 (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 Aug 27 to Apr 26, which provides approximately 241 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 8 to May 13, which provides a total of 278 days for growing.

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  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostApr 26Aug 27
Light Ground FrostMay 13Aug 8
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely