Frost risk
Last frost in Rapallo
Median last frost, cautious frost date, and guidance on sowing before or after cold risk in Rapallo.
Median 0 °C
March 20springCautious 2 °C
April 12springAutumn 2 °C
October 29first frostWhat 0 °C and 2 °C mean
Reference dates
When spring frosts usually fall
- March 200C median
- March 310C cautious
- April 22C median
- April 122C cautious
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0 °C | March 20 |
| Cautious last frost 0 °C | March 31 |
| Median last frost 2 °C | April 2 |
| Cautious last frost 2 °C | April 12 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0 °C | November 17 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2 °C | October 29 |
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 | -1.42 °C |
| 2019 | March 21 | -0.6 °C |
| 2018 | March 23 | -0.33 °C |
| 2017 | February 10 | -0.37 °C |
| 2016 | March 7 | -0.65 °C |
| 2015 | March 9 | 0 °C |
| 2014 | January 28 | -0.71 °C |
| 2013 | March 27 | -1.38 °C |
| 2012 | March 10 | -0.67 °C |
| 2011 | March 8 | -2.1 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cautious garden date for Rapallo?
The most cautious date on this page is April 12 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 20, while the cautious 2 °C date is April 12. The 2 °C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
Does the frost date apply everywhere in Rapallo?
No. In Rapallo, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.