Frost risk
Last frost in Mantova
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Mantova.
Median 0 °C
March 9springCautious 2 °C
April 7springAutumn 2 °C
November 3first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 90C median
- March 220C cautious
- March 262C median
- April 72C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 9 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 22 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 26 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 7 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 17 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | November 3 |
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 26 | -0.72 °C |
| 2019 | February 24 | -2.61 °C |
| 2018 | March 22 | -2.81 °C |
| 2017 | February 9 | -0.47 °C |
| 2016 | January 22 | -1.91 °C |
| 2015 | March 8 | -0.78 °C |
| 2014 | January 29 | -0.63 °C |
| 2013 | March 27 | -0.26 °C |
| 2012 | March 7 | -0.73 °C |
| 2011 | March 10 | -0.71 °C |
Frequently asked questions
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Mantova?
The most cautious date on this page is April 7 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 March 9, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 7. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Mantova?
No. In Mantova, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.