Frost risk
Last frost in Brescia
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Brescia.
Median 0 °C
March 10springCautious 2 °C
April 7springAutumn 2 °C
October 30first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 100C median
- March 260C cautious
- March 262C median
- April 72C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 10 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 26 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 26 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 7 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 18 |
| 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 | -1.34 °C |
| 2019 | March 12 | -0.03 °C |
| 2018 | March 22 | -0.42 °C |
| 2017 | January 30 | -0.91 °C |
| 2016 | March 7 | -0.17 °C |
| 2015 | February 10 | -1.27 °C |
| 2014 | January 29 | -1.75 °C |
| 2013 | March 27 | -0.24 °C |
| 2012 | February 20 | -0.17 °C |
| 2011 | March 10 | -0.08 °C |
Frequently asked questions
When does the main frost risk end in Brescia?
The most cautious date on this page is April 7 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 10, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 7. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
How should I adapt the frost date inside Brescia?
No. In Brescia, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.