Frost Dates for Margate, Kent, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 51.385, 1.383

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Margate, Kent, United Kingdom typically occurs around Mar 26, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 18. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 237 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 20°C (68°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 26 (last spring) to Nov 18 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Feb 16 (last spring) to Dec 14 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 9b

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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 Mar 26 to Nov 18, which provides approximately 236 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 Feb 16 to Dec 14, which provides a total of 301 days for growing.

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