Frost risk
Last frost in Modena
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Modena.
Median 0 °C
March 25springCautious 2 °C
April 15springAutumn 2 °C
October 21first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 250C median
- April 60C cautious
- April 82C median
- April 152C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 25 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | April 6 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | April 8 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 15 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 13 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 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 | April 1 | -2.66 °C |
| 2019 | March 21 | -1.02 °C |
| 2018 | March 25 | -0.51 °C |
| 2017 | March 13 | -0.07 °C |
| 2016 | March 9 | -0.03 °C |
| 2015 | April 6 | -0.37 °C |
| 2014 | January 29 | -2.02 °C |
| 2013 | March 28 | -0.89 °C |
| 2012 | April 9 | -0.56 °C |
| 2011 | March 22 | -0.31 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Modena?
The most cautious date on this page is April 15 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 March 25, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 15. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Modena?
No. In Modena, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.