Frost Dates for Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 53.545, -2.628

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 6, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 17. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 164 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 3°C (37°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 6 (last spring) to Oct 17 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 20 (last spring) to Nov 3 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 6 (last spring) to Dec 17 (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: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 6 to Oct 17, which provides approximately 163 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 20 to Nov 3, which provides a total of 197 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 17May 6
Light Ground FrostNov 3Apr 20
Hard Ground FrostDec 17Mar 6