Frost Dates for Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 54.578, -1.329

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 17, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 6. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 142 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 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19°C (66°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 17 (last spring) to Oct 6 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 29 (last spring) to Oct 25 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 27 (last spring) to Dec 6 (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: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 17 to Oct 6, which provides approximately 141 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 Apr 29 to Oct 25, which provides a total of 179 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 6May 17
Light Ground FrostOct 25Apr 29
Hard Ground FrostDec 6Mar 27

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