Frost risk
Last frost in Bassano del Grappa
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Bassano del Grappa.
Median 0 °C
April 11springCautious 2 °C
April 29springAutumn 2 °C
October 7first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- April 110C median
- April 180C cautious
- April 182C median
- April 292C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | April 11 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | April 18 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | April 18 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 29 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | October 17 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 7 |
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 | -0.95 °C |
| 2019 | March 27 | -0.58 °C |
| 2018 | March 25 | -0.58 °C |
| 2017 | April 29 | -1.79 °C |
| 2016 | April 28 | -0.16 °C |
| 2015 | April 8 | -2.76 °C |
| 2014 | April 17 | -0.67 °C |
| 2013 | April 8 | -0.46 °C |
| 2012 | April 12 | 0 °C |
| 2011 | March 21 | -0.49 °C |
Frequently asked questions
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Bassano del Grappa?
The most cautious date on this page is April 29 on the 2 °C threshold. For sensitive crops, use it as the reference before moving sowing or transplanting earlier.
What is the difference between 0 °C and 2 °C in Bassano del Grappa?
The median 0 °C date is April 11, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 29. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Bassano del Grappa?
No. In Bassano del Grappa, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.