Frost risk
Last frost in Pisa
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Pisa.
Median 0 °C
February 21springCautious 2 °C
March 27springAutumn 2 °C
November 21first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- February 210C median
- March 60C cautious
- March 142C median
- March 272C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | February 21 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 6 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | March 14 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | March 27 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | December 6 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | November 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 | none | not available |
| 2019 | January 26 | -0.55 °C |
| 2018 | March 1 | -0.27 °C |
| 2017 | January 16 | -0.02 °C |
| 2016 | January 20 | -0.03 °C |
| 2015 | February 19 | -0.2 °C |
| 2014 | none | not available |
| 2013 | February 23 | -0.67 °C |
| 2012 | February 17 | -0.32 °C |
| 2011 | March 8 | -1.26 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Pisa?
The most cautious date on this page is March 27 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 February 21, while the cautious 2 °C date is March 27. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Can parts of Pisa differ from this date?
No. In Pisa, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.