GreenlyChelyabinsk: frost dates
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In Chelyabinsk the last spring frost usually comes around 30 April and the first autumn frost around 4 October, which leaves about 157 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 24 May.
| Last spring frost | around 30 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 4 October |
| Frost-free days | 157 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 | 7 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Arugula | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Basil | 2 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Beet | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Bell Pepper | 25 February | 10 May | 31 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 6 March | — | 7 May |
| Bok Choy | 12 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Broad bean | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Broccoli | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Brussels Sprouts | 2 February | 19 March | 9 April |
| Cabbage | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Calendula | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Cauliflower | 5 February | 19 March | 9 April |
| Celeriac | 29 January | 16 April | 7 May |
| Celery | 29 January | 16 April | 7 May |
| Celosia | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Chamomile | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Chayote | 27 January | 25 April | 16 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Chili Pepper | 15 March | 28 May | 18 June |
| China aster | 19 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Cilantro | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Corn | — | 25 April | sow 16 May |
| Cosmos | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Cucumber | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Daikon | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Delphinium | 9 February | — | 9 April |
| Dill | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Eggplant | 1 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Florence fennel | 2 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Garden sorrel | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Green Beans | 19 March | 25 April | 16 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Kale | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Kiwano | 1 April | 3 May | 24 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Leek | 8 January | 19 March | 9 April |
| Lemon balm | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Lettuce | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Lisianthus | 22 December | 19 March | 9 April |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Luffa | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Marigold | 5 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Melon | 19 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Microgreens | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Moringa | 3 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Napa cabbage | 14 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Nasturtium | 9 March | 16 April | 7 May |
| Okra | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Oregano | 18 January | 19 March | 9 April |
| Pansy | 22 January | 19 March | 9 April |
| Parsley | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Peanut | 3 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Peas | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Petunia | 8 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Physalis | 19 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Pumpkin | 27 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Purple coneflower | 6 February | — | 9 April |
| Radish | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Sage | 29 January | 19 March | 9 April |
| Snapdragon | 13 January | 19 March | 9 April |
| Spinach | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Stevia | 15 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Stock | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Sunflower | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 25 April | sow 16 May |
| Sweet pea | 5 February | 19 March | 9 April |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 9 April |
| Swiss Chard | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Thyme | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Tomato | 7 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Turnip | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Watercress | — | 19 March | sow 9 April |
| Watermelon | 8 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Zinnia | 23 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Zucchini | 1 April | 3 May | 24 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.
Chelyabinsk: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Chelyabinsk by month
Average weather in Chelyabinsk over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest June.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.4 | -17.2 | 19 | 6 |
| February | -7.5 | -14.9 | 20 | 6 |
| March | -0.5 | -9.1 | 23 | 6 |
| April | 10.8 | -0.2 | 39 | 7 |
| May | 18.7 | 6.6 | 36 | 8 |
| June | 22 | 12.3 | 66 | 11 |
| July | 25 | 15.4 | 65 | 10 |
| August | 23.2 | 13.7 | 56 | 9 |
| September | 15.8 | 7.2 | 51 | 8 |
| October | 7.5 | 0.7 | 39 | 10 |
| November | -1.9 | -7.5 | 30 | 9 |
| December | -8.5 | -15.1 | 28 | 8 |
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 | 4 September |
| Crocus | 4 September |
| Daffodil | 4 September |
| Garlic | 4 September |
| Hyacinth | 4 September |
| Lily | 4 September |
| Peony | 4 September |
| Saffron | 4 September |
| Tulip | 4 September |
| Wild garlic | 4 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.