Frost risk
Last frost in Arezzo
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Arezzo.
Median 0 °C
March 29springCautious 2 °C
April 21springAutumn 2 °C
October 25first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 290C median
- April 90C cautious
- April 142C median
- April 212C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 29 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | April 9 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | April 14 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 21 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 10 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 25 |
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 16 | -0.58 °C |
| 2019 | March 13 | -0.54 °C |
| 2018 | March 26 | -0.69 °C |
| 2017 | April 21 | -1.09 °C |
| 2016 | March 15 | -0.82 °C |
| 2015 | April 8 | -1.64 °C |
| 2014 | March 12 | -0.9 °C |
| 2013 | March 27 | -2.44 °C |
| 2012 | April 9 | -2.51 °C |
| 2011 | March 23 | -0.54 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Arezzo?
The most cautious date on this page is April 21 on the 2 °C threshold. For sensitive crops, use it as the reference before moving sowing or transplanting earlier.
When should I use the 0 °C date and the 2 °C date?
The median 0 °C date is March 29, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 21. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Arezzo?
No. In Arezzo, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.