Frost Dates for Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Coordinates: 53.645, -1.782

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom typically occurs around May 28, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 25. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 120 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°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 1°C (34°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 28 (last spring) to Sep 25 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 8 (last spring) to Oct 15 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 11 (last spring) to Nov 19 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... 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 28 to Sep 25, which provides approximately 119 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 8 to Oct 15, which provides a total of 160 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 FrostSep 25May 28
Light Ground FrostOct 15May 8
Hard Ground FrostNov 19Apr 11

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