Frost Dates for Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 53.483, -2.250

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 19, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 4. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 138 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 20°C (68°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 19 (last spring) to Oct 4 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 30 (last spring) to Oct 21 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 4 (last spring) to Nov 28 (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 19 to Oct 4, which provides approximately 137 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 30 to Oct 21, which provides a total of 174 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 4May 19
Light Ground FrostOct 21Apr 30
Hard Ground FrostNov 28Apr 4

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