Frost risk
Last frost in Cosenza
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Cosenza.
Median 0 °C
February 28springCautious 2 °C
April 8springAutumn 2 °C
November 21first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- February 280C median
- March 160C cautious
- March 202C median
- April 82C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | February 28 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 16 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 20 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 8 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | December 8 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | November 21 |
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 | March 24 | -1.08 °C |
| 2019 | February 26 | -0.12 °C |
| 2018 | February 28 | -1.6 °C |
| 2017 | January 12 | -2.52 °C |
| 2016 | February 6 | -0.56 °C |
| 2015 | February 10 | -0.96 °C |
| 2014 | January 27 | -0.88 °C |
| 2013 | March 16 | -1.24 °C |
| 2012 | February 28 | -0.26 °C |
| 2011 | March 9 | -2.06 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Cosenza?
The most cautious date on this page is April 8 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 Cosenza?
The median 0 °C date is February 28, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 8. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Cosenza?
No. In Cosenza, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.