Frost risk
Last frost in Comiso
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Comiso.
Median 0 °C
January 8springCautious 2 °C
March 3springAutumn 2 °C
December 9first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- January 80C median
- January 80C cautious
- February 132C median
- March 32C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | January 8 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | January 8 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | February 13 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | March 3 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | not available |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | December 9 |
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 8 | 0 °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 Comiso?
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.
When should I use the 0 °C date and the 2 °C date?
The median 0 °C date is January 8, while the cautious 2 °C date is March 3. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Comiso?
No. In Comiso, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.