Frost risk
Last frost in Bari
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Bari.
Median 0 °C
February 2springCautious 2 °C
February 23springAutumn 2 °C
December 10first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- February 20C median
- February 280C cautious
- February 112C median
- February 232C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | February 2 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | February 28 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | February 11 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | February 23 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | not available |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | December 10 |
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 | none | not available |
| 2019 | none | not available |
| 2018 | February 28 | -0.25 °C |
| 2017 | January 12 | -0.27 °C |
| 2016 | none | not available |
| 2015 | none | not available |
| 2014 | none | not available |
| 2013 | none | not available |
| 2012 | none | not available |
| 2011 | none | not available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Bari?
The most cautious date on this page is February 23 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 February 2, while the cautious 2 °C date is February 23. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Bari?
No. In Bari, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.