Frost Dates for Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 53.383, -1.468

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 21, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 4. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 136 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 21 (last spring) to Oct 4 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 2 (last spring) to Oct 20 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 6 (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: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 21 to Oct 4, which provides approximately 135 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 May 2 to Oct 20, which provides a total of 171 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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 21
Light Ground FrostOct 20May 2
Hard Ground FrostNov 28Apr 6

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