Frost Dates for Palencia, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Coordinates: 42.017, -4.533

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Palencia, Castilla y Leon, Spain typically occurs around May 18, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 147 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 January, with an average low of 1°C (34°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 18 (last spring) to Oct 12 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 2 (last spring) to Oct 29 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 5 (last spring) to Dec 4 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

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 May 18 to Oct 12, which provides approximately 146 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 May 2 to Oct 29, which provides a total of 180 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 12May 18
Light Ground FrostOct 29May 2
Hard Ground FrostDec 4Mar 5

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