Frost Dates for Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 50.723, -1.881

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom typically occurs around Apr 30, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 2. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 186 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -6.7 to -3.9°C (20 to 25°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 4°C (39°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): Apr 30 (last spring) to Nov 2 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 12 (last spring) to Nov 28 (first autumn).

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USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 9a

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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 Apr 30 to Nov 2, which provides approximately 185 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 12 to Nov 28, which provides a total of 230 days for growing.

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