Frost Dates for Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 52.057, 1.157

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 3, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 26. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 176 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 3°C (37°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): May 3 (last spring) to Oct 26 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 13 (last spring) to Nov 17 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Jan 13 (last spring) to Jan 1 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 9a

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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 May 3 to Oct 26, which provides approximately 175 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 13 to Nov 17, which provides a total of 218 days for growing.

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