Frost Dates for Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 54.975, -1.603

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 14, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 11. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 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 19°C (66°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 14 (last spring) to Oct 11 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 24 (last spring) to Oct 30 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 11 (last spring) to Dec 13 (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 14 to Oct 11, which provides approximately 149 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 24 to Oct 30, which provides a total of 189 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 11May 14
Light Ground FrostOct 30Apr 24
Hard Ground FrostDec 13Mar 11

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