GreenlyBarnaul: frost dates
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In Barnaul the last spring frost usually comes around 3 May and the first autumn frost around 29 September, which leaves about 149 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 25 May.
| Last spring frost | around 3 May |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 29 September |
| Frost-free days | 149 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 | 10 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Arugula | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Basil | 10 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Beet | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Bell Pepper | 5 March | 18 May | 8 June |
| Black-eyed Susan | 9 March | — | 10 May |
| Bok Choy | 15 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Broad bean | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Broccoli | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Brussels Sprouts | 5 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Cabbage | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Calendula | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Cauliflower | 8 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Celeriac | 1 February | 19 April | 10 May |
| Celery | 1 February | 19 April | 10 May |
| Celosia | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Chamomile | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Chayote | 21 January | 19 April | 10 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Chili Pepper | 14 March | 27 May | 17 June |
| China aster | 27 March | 18 May | 8 June |
| Chives | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Cilantro | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Corn | — | 19 April | sow 10 May |
| Cosmos | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Cucumber | 6 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Daikon | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Delphinium | 12 February | — | 12 April |
| Dill | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Eggplant | 9 March | 18 May | 8 June |
| Florence fennel | 5 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Garden sorrel | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Green Beans | 13 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Kale | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Kiwano | 2 April | 4 May | 25 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Leek | 11 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Lemon balm | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Lettuce | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Lisianthus | 25 December | 22 March | 12 April |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Luffa | 6 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Marigold | 8 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Melon | 27 March | 18 May | 8 June |
| Microgreens | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Moringa | 2 April | 27 May | 17 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Napa cabbage | 17 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Nasturtium | 12 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Okra | 6 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Oregano | 21 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Pansy | 25 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Parsley | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Peanut | 11 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Peas | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Petunia | 16 March | 18 May | 8 June |
| Physalis | 20 March | 4 May | 25 May |
| Pumpkin | 28 March | 4 May | 25 May |
| Purple coneflower | 9 February | — | 12 April |
| Radish | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Sage | 1 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Snapdragon | 16 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Spinach | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Stevia | 16 March | 4 May | 25 May |
| Stock | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Sunflower | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 19 April | sow 10 May |
| Sweet pea | 8 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 12 April |
| Swiss Chard | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Thyme | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Tomato | 8 March | 4 May | 25 May |
| Turnip | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Watercress | — | 22 March | sow 12 April |
| Watermelon | 16 April | 18 May | 8 June |
| Zinnia | 22 April | 27 May | 17 June |
| Zucchini | 2 April | 4 May | 25 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.
Barnaul: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Barnaul by month
Average weather in Barnaul over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11 | -18.3 | 28 | 9 |
| February | -8.7 | -16.6 | 22 | 7 |
| March | -0.5 | -8.9 | 29 | 7 |
| April | 11.1 | -0.8 | 40 | 9 |
| May | 18.9 | 6.8 | 48 | 10 |
| June | 24.6 | 13.8 | 61 | 11 |
| July | 25.2 | 15.6 | 78 | 12 |
| August | 23.3 | 13.3 | 66 | 12 |
| September | 16.9 | 7.1 | 42 | 10 |
| October | 7.5 | -0.5 | 48 | 12 |
| November | -3.1 | -9.4 | 50 | 12 |
| December | -9.3 | -16.2 | 41 | 11 |
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.