Frost Dates for Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 50.479, -3.531

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom typically occurs around Apr 23, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 13. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 204 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -3.9 to -1.1°C (25 to 30°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 5°C (41°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 19°C (66°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 23 (last spring) to Nov 13 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 2 (last spring) to Dec 11 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9b

... 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 Apr 23 to Nov 13, which provides approximately 203 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 2 to Dec 11, which provides a total of 253 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 FrostNov 13Apr 23
Light Ground FrostDec 11Apr 2
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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