Frost risk
Last frost in Catanzaro
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Catanzaro.
Median 0 °C
February 3springCautious 2 °C
March 3springAutumn 2 °C
December 10first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- February 30C median
- February 130C cautious
- February 142C median
- March 32C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | February 3 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | February 13 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | February 14 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | March 3 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | December 17 |
| 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 | none | not available |
| 2017 | January 10 | -0.24 °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
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Catanzaro?
The most cautious date on this page is March 3 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 Catanzaro?
The median 0 °C date is February 3, while the cautious 2 °C date is March 3. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Can parts of Catanzaro differ from this date?
No. In Catanzaro, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.