Frost Dates for Armidale, NSW

Based on data from Armidale (Tree Group Nursery) weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 1053 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. October 18
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. April 24

30% Probability

Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost October 27
First Fall Frost April 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze October 2
First Fall Hard Freeze May 10
30.50°S, 151.67°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

188 Days October 18 to April 24

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.
Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January27°20°13°
February26°19°13°
March24°17°11°
April21°14°7°
May17°9°2°
June14°7°1°
July13°6°0°
August15°7°0°
September19°11°3°
October22°14°6°
November24°16°9°
December26°19°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January86
February94
March66
April30
May23
June30
July25
August41
September38
October71
November86
December94

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 13h 59m · Shortest: 10h 01m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:10 AM7:56 PM13h 46m
February6:36 AM7:40 PM13h 04m
March6:56 AM7:10 PM12h 13m
April6:16 AM5:31 PM11h 15m
May6:36 AM5:03 PM10h 27m
June6:52 AM4:55 PM10h 02m
July6:53 AM5:05 PM10h 12m
August6:31 AM5:24 PM10h 53m
September5:53 AM5:43 PM11h 50m
October6:16 AM7:01 PM12h 46m
November5:51 AM7:26 PM13h 35m
December5:50 AM7:48 PM13h 58m

Nearby Stations

Armidale Airport Aws, NSW October 3 - May 15 Guyra Hospital, NSW October 3 - May 8 Woolbrook (Danglemah Road), NSW October 26 - April 15 Glen Innes Post Office, NSW September 11 - May 17 Glen Innes Ag Research Stn, NSW September 25 - May 8 Glen Innes Airport Aws, NSW October 24 - April 28

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