Frost Dates for Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 53.096, -2.442

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 24, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 29. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 128 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 January, with an average low of 1°C (34°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20°C (68°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 24 (last spring) to Sep 29 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 7 (last spring) to Oct 17 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 11 (last spring) to Nov 24 (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 May 24 to Sep 29, which provides approximately 127 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 7 to Oct 17, which provides a total of 163 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 29May 24
Light Ground FrostOct 17May 7
Hard Ground FrostNov 24Apr 11

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