GreenlyAstana: frost dates
Kazakhstan
In Astana the last spring frost usually comes around 7 May and the first autumn frost around 29 September, which leaves about 145 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 15 May.
| Last spring frost | around 7 May |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 29 September |
| Frost-free days | 145 days |
Median of 2016–2025 for the 25 km grid cell of the city: the last day at or below 0 °C in spring and the first in autumn (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). In a cold year a frost can come a week or two later — Greenly warns 48 hours ahead.
When to sow and plant
| Crop | Sow for seedlings | Plant out in a greenhouse | Open ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achocha | 14 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Arugula | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Basil | 30 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Beet | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Bell Pepper | 22 February | 7 May | 28 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 13 March | — | 14 May |
| Bok Choy | 19 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Broad bean | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Broccoli | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Brussels Sprouts | 9 February | 26 March | 16 April |
| Cabbage | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Calendula | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Cauliflower | 12 February | 26 March | 16 April |
| Celeriac | 5 February | 23 April | 14 May |
| Celery | 5 February | 23 April | 14 May |
| Celosia | 13 March | 27 April | 18 May |
| Chamomile | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Chayote | 25 January | 23 April | 14 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Chili Pepper | 6 March | 19 May | 9 June |
| China aster | 16 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Cilantro | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Corn | — | 23 April | sow 14 May |
| Cosmos | 13 March | 27 April | 18 May |
| Cucumber | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Daikon | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Delphinium | 16 February | — | 16 April |
| Dill | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Eggplant | 26 February | 7 May | 28 May |
| Florence fennel | 9 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Garden sorrel | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Green Beans | 17 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Kale | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Kiwano | 23 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Leek | 15 January | 26 March | 16 April |
| Lemon balm | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Lettuce | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Lisianthus | 29 December | 26 March | 16 April |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Luffa | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Marigold | 12 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Melon | 16 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Microgreens | — | 27 April | sow 18 May |
| Moringa | 25 March | 19 May | 9 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Napa cabbage | 21 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Nasturtium | 16 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Okra | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Oregano | 25 January | 26 March | 16 April |
| Pansy | 29 January | 26 March | 16 April |
| Parsley | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Peanut | 31 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Peas | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Petunia | 5 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Physalis | 10 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Pumpkin | 18 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Purple coneflower | 13 February | — | 16 April |
| Radish | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Sage | 5 February | 26 March | 16 April |
| Snapdragon | 20 January | 26 March | 16 April |
| Spinach | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Stevia | 6 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Stock | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Sunflower | — | 27 April | sow 18 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 23 April | sow 14 May |
| Sweet pea | 12 February | 26 March | 16 April |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 16 April |
| Swiss Chard | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Thyme | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Tomato | 26 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Turnip | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Watercress | — | 26 March | sow 16 April |
| Watermelon | 5 April | 7 May | 28 May |
| Zinnia | 14 April | 19 May | 9 June |
| Zucchini | 23 March | 24 April | 15 May |
Planting out: a week after the last frost once the soil is warm enough for the crop; frost-hardy crops three weeks before it; an unheated greenhouse three weeks earlier. Seedlings are sown so they are ready on that day.
Astana: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Astana by month
Average weather in Astana over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.2 | -17.6 | 23 | 7 |
| February | -7.6 | -16 | 20 | 6 |
| March | -0.9 | -10.1 | 26 | 7 |
| April | 13 | -0.1 | 32 | 6 |
| May | 20.4 | 6.8 | 34 | 7 |
| June | 24.4 | 12.5 | 54 | 10 |
| July | 26.3 | 14.7 | 59 | 11 |
| August | 24.3 | 12.7 | 36 | 8 |
| September | 17.3 | 6.5 | 33 | 6 |
| October | 8.6 | -0.6 | 30 | 7 |
| November | -2.3 | -8.7 | 43 | 10 |
| December | -8.3 | -15 | 29 | 9 |
Average of the daily highs and lows, rain per month and days with at least 1 mm (ERA5 via Open-Meteo, the same grid cell as the frost dates).
Planted in autumn
| Crop | Plant around |
|---|---|
| Bearded Iris | 30 August |
| Crocus | 30 August |
| Daffodil | 30 August |
| Garlic | 30 August |
| Hyacinth | 30 August |
| Lily | 30 August |
| Peony | 30 August |
| Saffron | 30 August |
| Tulip | 30 August |
| Wild garlic | 30 August |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.