Frost risk
Last frost in Cremona
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Cremona.
Median 0 °C
March 16springCautious 2 °C
April 12springAutumn 2 °C
October 28first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 160C median
- March 290C cautious
- April 22C median
- April 122C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 16 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 29 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | April 2 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 12 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 14 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 28 |
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 | -1.58 °C |
| 2019 | March 21 | -0.09 °C |
| 2018 | March 25 | -0.44 °C |
| 2017 | February 10 | -0.23 °C |
| 2016 | March 7 | -1.28 °C |
| 2015 | March 9 | -0.66 °C |
| 2014 | January 29 | -1.18 °C |
| 2013 | March 28 | -0.15 °C |
| 2012 | March 10 | -0.78 °C |
| 2011 | March 10 | -1.03 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Cremona?
The most cautious date on this page is April 12 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 Cremona?
The median 0 °C date is March 16, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 12. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Can parts of Cremona differ from this date?
No. In Cremona, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.