Frost risk
Last frost in Bergamo
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Bergamo.
Median 0 °C
March 12springCautious 2 °C
April 11springAutumn 2 °C
October 30first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 120C median
- March 300C cautious
- March 282C median
- April 112C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 12 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 30 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 28 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 11 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 17 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 30 |
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 1 | -1.2 °C |
| 2019 | March 12 | -0.12 °C |
| 2018 | March 23 | -0.18 °C |
| 2017 | January 30 | -0.82 °C |
| 2016 | March 7 | -1.91 °C |
| 2015 | March 7 | -0.36 °C |
| 2014 | February 8 | -0.16 °C |
| 2013 | March 28 | -0.01 °C |
| 2012 | February 21 | -0.86 °C |
| 2011 | March 10 | -0.55 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Bergamo?
The most cautious date on this page is April 11 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 12, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 11. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
How should I adapt the frost date inside Bergamo?
No. In Bergamo, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.