Seasonal Climate Outlook

Frost occurrence

Minimum temperatures for 1 to 27 September show considerable frost occurrence in the SWLD, with Belka east recording -3.2°C and Tone Bridge recording 7 nights below 2°C.

Minimum temperature map for 1 to 27 September 2023 for the South West Land Division. Belka east recorded a temperature of -3.2°C.
Minimum temperature map for 1 to 27 September 2023 for the South West Land Division

Due to the outlook of reduced rainfall for spring, the occurrence of frost, temperatures below 2°C, may be higher than normal this spring, due to reduced cloud cover. Based on October data 1975 to 2022, locations can get up to 1 to 2 frost events in October, depending on the location.

Average number of days below 2°C for the South West Land Division in September 1975 to 2022. Indicating, frosts do occur in October.
Average number of days below 2°C for the South West Land Division in September 1975 to 2022

Seasons