Frost risk
Last frost in Merano
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Merano.
Median 0 °C
May 30springCautious 2 °C
June 25springAutumn 2 °C
August 28first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- May 300C median
- June 120C cautious
- June 202C median
- June 252C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | May 30 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | June 12 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | June 20 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | June 25 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | September 2 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | August 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 | May 29 | -0.94 °C |
| 2019 | May 31 | -0.35 °C |
| 2018 | May 16 | -0.6 °C |
| 2017 | May 21 | -0.04 °C |
| 2016 | May 24 | -1.58 °C |
| 2015 | May 27 | -1.94 °C |
| 2014 | May 31 | -1.9 °C |
| 2013 | June 4 | -0.21 °C |
| 2012 | June 5 | -0.01 °C |
| 2011 | May 17 | -1.76 °C |
Frequently asked questions
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Merano?
The most cautious date on this page is June 25 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 May 30, while the cautious 2 °C date is June 25. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Merano?
No. In Merano, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.