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County Durham Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:03 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for County Durham is May 10th. We recommend waiting until May 24th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for County Durham is October 25th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in County Durham is approximately 168 days long.
County Durham Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
County Durham Monthly Gardening Guide
March
In March, you can start Pansy indoors, start Thyme indoors, start Cabbage indoors, start Impatiens indoors, and start Black Eyed Susan indoors.
April
In April, you can start Cantaloupe indoors, sow Bok Choy outside, sow Alyssum outside, start Pumpkin indoors, and sow Watercress outside.
May
In May, you can sow Mung Bean outside, sow Sunflower outside, sow Butternut Squash outside, sow Pumpkin outside, and sow Nasturtium outside.