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Ivano-Frankivsk: frost dates

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In Ivano-Frankivsk the last spring frost usually comes around 21 April and the first autumn frost around 20 October, which leaves about 182 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 20 May.

Last spring frostaround 21 April
First autumn frostaround 20 October
Frost-free days182 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

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha26 February7 April28 April
Arugula—10 Marchsow 31 March
Basil7 April15 May5 June
Beet—10 Marchsow 31 March
Bell Pepper2 March15 May5 June
Black-eyed Susan25 February—28 April
Bok Choy3 March7 April28 April
Broad bean—10 Marchsow 31 March
Broccoli—10 Marchsow 31 March
Brussels Sprouts24 January10 March31 March
Cabbage—10 Marchsow 31 March
Calendula—10 Marchsow 31 March
Carrot——sow 31 March
Cauliflower27 January10 March31 March
Celeriac20 January7 April28 April
Celery20 January7 April28 April
Celosia22 March6 May27 May
Chamomile—10 Marchsow 31 March
Chayote10 January8 April29 April
Chickpea——sow 31 March
Chili Pepper19 March1 June22 June
China aster24 March15 May5 June
Chives——sow 31 March
Cilantro—10 Marchsow 31 March
Corn—8 Aprilsow 29 April
Cosmos22 March6 May27 May
Cucumber3 April15 May5 June
Daikon—10 Marchsow 31 March
Delphinium31 January—31 March
Dill—10 Marchsow 31 March
Eggplant6 March15 May5 June
Florence fennel21 February7 April28 April
Garden sorrel—10 Marchsow 31 March
Green Beans2 March8 April29 April
Hyssop——sow 31 March
Kale—10 Marchsow 31 March
Kiwano28 March29 April20 May
Kohlrabi—10 Marchsow 31 March
Leek30 December10 March31 March
Lemon balm—10 Marchsow 31 March
Lettuce—10 Marchsow 31 March
Lisianthus13 December10 March31 March
Lovage——sow 31 March
Luffa3 April15 May5 June
Marigold24 February7 April28 April
Melon24 March15 May5 June
Microgreens—6 Maysow 27 May
Moringa7 April1 June22 June
Mustard greens—10 Marchsow 31 March
Napa cabbage5 March7 April28 April
Nasturtium28 February7 April28 April
Okra3 April15 May5 June
Oregano9 January10 March31 March
Pansy13 January10 March31 March
Parsley—10 Marchsow 31 March
Parsnip——sow 31 March
Peanut8 April15 May5 June
Peas—10 Marchsow 31 March
Petunia13 March15 May5 June
Physalis15 March29 April20 May
Pumpkin23 March29 April20 May
Purple coneflower28 January—31 March
Radish——sow 31 March
Sage20 January10 March31 March
Snapdragon4 January10 March31 March
Spinach—10 Marchsow 31 March
Stevia11 March29 April20 May
Stock—10 Marchsow 31 March
Sunflower—6 Maysow 27 May
Sweet Corn—8 Aprilsow 29 April
Sweet pea27 January10 March31 March
Sweet William——sow 31 March
Swiss Chard—10 Marchsow 31 March
Thyme—10 Marchsow 31 March
Tomato3 March29 April20 May
Turnip—10 Marchsow 31 March
Watercress—10 Marchsow 31 March
Watermelon13 April15 May5 June
Zinnia27 April1 June22 June
Zucchini28 March29 April20 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.

Weather in Ivano-Frankivsk by month

Average weather in Ivano-Frankivsk over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest June.

MonthDay, °CNight, °CRain, mmRainy days
January2.2-3.93810
February4.6-2.94411
March9.1-0.65112
April154.14910
May198.88414
June24.214.39514
July25.215.49414
August25.815488
September20.911.18110
October14.45.7468
November7.41.1449
December3.3-1.85311

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

CropPlant around
Bearded Iris20 September
Crocus20 September
Daffodil20 September
Garlic20 September
Hyacinth20 September
Lily20 September
Peony20 September
Saffron20 September
Tulip20 September
Wild garlic20 September

A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.

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