Frost risk
Last frost in Afragola
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Afragola.
Median 0 °C
March 1springCautious 2 °C
April 8springAutumn 2 °C
November 23first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 10C median
- March 180C cautious
- March 202C median
- April 82C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 1 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 18 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 20 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 8 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | December 9 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | November 23 |
Last 10 available years
The table shows, for each available year, the last date between January and June when the daily minimum was at or below 0 °C.
| year | last date <= 0 °C | minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | April 2 | -0.04 °C |
| 2019 | February 26 | -0.21 °C |
| 2018 | March 1 | -0.14 °C |
| 2017 | January 26 | -0.18 °C |
| 2016 | January 20 | -1.92 °C |
| 2015 | February 9 | -0.15 °C |
| 2014 | January 26 | -0.15 °C |
| 2013 | March 16 | -0.47 °C |
| 2012 | February 17 | -0.6 °C |
| 2011 | March 9 | -2.16 °C |
Frequently asked questions
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Afragola?
The most cautious date on this page is April 8 on the 2 °C threshold. For sensitive crops, use it as the reference before moving sowing or transplanting earlier.
Why also look at the 2 °C threshold?
The median 0 °C date is March 1, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 8. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Can parts of Afragola differ from this date?
No. In Afragola, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.