Frost Dates for Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 50.866, 0.578

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom typically occurs around Apr 22, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 2. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 194 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 August, with an average high of 21°C (70°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 22 (last spring) to Nov 2 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 29 (last spring) to Nov 28 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9a

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

Current Risk Level: Air Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 22 to Nov 2, which provides approximately 193 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 Mar 29 to Nov 28, which provides a total of 244 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostNov 2Apr 22
Light Ground FrostNov 28Mar 29
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

Frost Dates for Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom | FrostDates.com