Frost Dates for Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Coordinates: -33.583, 22.200

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa typically occurs around Sep 19, and the first autumn air frost around May 2. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -140 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 6°C (43°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): Sep 19 (last spring) to May 2 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Aug 27 (last spring) to May 28 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8b

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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 19 to May 2, which provides approximately 224 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 27 to May 28, which provides a total of 274 days for growing.

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