Frost Dates for Smethwick, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 52.485, -1.965

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Smethwick, West Midlands, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 18, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 4. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 139 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 21°C (70°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 18 (last spring) to Oct 4 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 1 (last spring) to Oct 22 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 6 (last spring) to Dec 1 (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 18 to Oct 4, which provides approximately 138 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 1 to Oct 22, which provides a total of 174 days for growing.

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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 4May 18
Light Ground FrostOct 22May 1
Hard Ground FrostDec 1Apr 6

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