Frost risk
Last frost in Cuneo
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Cuneo.
Median 0 °C
April 15springCautious 2 °C
May 15springAutumn 2 °C
October 6first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- April 150C median
- April 220C cautious
- May 12C median
- May 152C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | April 15 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | April 22 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | May 1 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | May 15 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | October 18 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 6 |
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 3 | -0.39 °C |
| 2019 | May 6 | -0.74 °C |
| 2018 | April 13 | -0.27 °C |
| 2017 | May 2 | -0.41 °C |
| 2016 | April 25 | -2.29 °C |
| 2015 | April 7 | -3.22 °C |
| 2014 | April 16 | -0.21 °C |
| 2013 | April 10 | -0.81 °C |
| 2012 | May 16 | -0.08 °C |
| 2011 | April 16 | -0.41 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Cuneo?
The most cautious date on this page is May 15 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 April 15, while the cautious 2 °C date is May 15. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Can parts of Cuneo differ from this date?
No. In Cuneo, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.