Córdoba: frost dates
Argentina
In Córdoba the last spring frost usually comes around 5 August and the first autumn frost around 15 June, which leaves about 314 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 31 August.
| Last spring frost | around 5 August |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 15 June |
| Frost-free days | 314 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 | 12 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Arugula | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Basil | 3 August | 10 September | 1 October |
| Beet | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Bell Pepper | 28 June | 10 September | 1 October |
| Black-eyed Susan | 11 June | — | 12 August |
| Bok Choy | 17 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Broad bean | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Broccoli | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Brussels Sprouts | 10 May | 24 June | 15 July |
| Cabbage | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Calendula | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Cauliflower | 13 May | 24 June | 15 July |
| Celeriac | 6 May | 22 July | 12 August |
| Celery | 6 May | 22 July | 12 August |
| Celosia | 12 July | 26 August | 16 September |
| Chamomile | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Chayote | 25 April | 22 July | 12 August |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Chili Pepper | 15 July | 27 September | 18 October |
| China aster | 20 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Chives | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Cilantro | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Corn | — | 22 July | sow 12 August |
| Cosmos | 12 July | 26 August | 16 September |
| Cucumber | 30 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Daikon | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Delphinium | 17 May | — | 15 July |
| Dill | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Eggplant | 2 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Florence fennel | 7 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Garden sorrel | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Green Beans | 15 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Kale | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Kiwano | 9 July | 10 August | 31 August |
| Kohlrabi | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Leek | 15 April | 24 June | 15 July |
| Lemon balm | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Lettuce | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Lisianthus | 29 March | 24 June | 15 July |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Luffa | 30 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Marigold | 10 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Melon | 20 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Microgreens | — | 26 August | sow 16 September |
| Moringa | 3 August | 27 September | 18 October |
| Mustard greens | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Napa cabbage | 19 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Nasturtium | 14 June | 22 July | 12 August |
| Okra | 30 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Oregano | 25 April | 24 June | 15 July |
| Pansy | 29 April | 24 June | 15 July |
| Parsley | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Peanut | 4 August | 10 September | 1 October |
| Peas | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Petunia | 9 July | 10 September | 1 October |
| Physalis | 26 June | 10 August | 31 August |
| Pumpkin | 4 July | 10 August | 31 August |
| Purple coneflower | 14 May | — | 15 July |
| Radish | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Sage | 6 May | 24 June | 15 July |
| Snapdragon | 20 April | 24 June | 15 July |
| Spinach | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Stevia | 22 June | 10 August | 31 August |
| Stock | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Sunflower | — | 26 August | sow 16 September |
| Sweet Corn | — | 22 July | sow 12 August |
| Sweet pea | 13 May | 24 June | 15 July |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 15 July |
| Swiss Chard | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Thyme | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Tomato | 14 June | 10 August | 31 August |
| Turnip | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Watercress | — | 24 June | sow 15 July |
| Watermelon | 9 August | 10 September | 1 October |
| Zinnia | 23 August | 27 September | 18 October |
| Zucchini | 9 July | 10 August | 31 August |
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.
Córdoba: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Córdoba by month
Average weather in Córdoba over 2016–2025: the warmest month is December, the wettest January.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 | 19 | 157 | 13 |
| February | 28 | 18.2 | 115 | 11 |
| March | 25.8 | 16.5 | 117 | 12 |
| April | 22.1 | 13.2 | 75 | 9 |
| May | 18.4 | 9.5 | 35 | 6 |
| June | 16.1 | 6 | 15 | 3 |
| July | 15.9 | 5.6 | 15 | 3 |
| August | 19.2 | 7 | 16 | 2 |
| September | 22.1 | 9.7 | 21 | 4 |
| October | 24.4 | 12.5 | 76 | 8 |
| November | 27.4 | 15.6 | 80 | 11 |
| December | 29.3 | 17.8 | 80 | 10 |
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 | 16 May |
| Crocus | 16 May |
| Daffodil | 16 May |
| Garlic | 16 May |
| Hyacinth | 16 May |
| Lily | 16 May |
| Peony | 16 May |
| Saffron | 16 May |
| Tulip | 16 May |
| Wild garlic | 16 May |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.