Frost Dates for Armidale Airport Aws, NSW
Elevation: 1079 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 3
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.
May 15
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 13
First Fall Frost
May 7
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
August 27
First Fall Hard Freeze
May 27
Growing Season
224 Days
October 3 to May 15
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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | 14° |
| February | 25° | 19° | 14° |
| March | 23° | 17° | 12° |
| April | 20° | 14° | 8° |
| May | 16° | 10° | 4° |
| June | 13° | 8° | 3° |
| July | 12° | 7° | 1° |
| August | 14° | 8° | 2° |
| September | 18° | 11° | 5° |
| October | 21° | 14° | 8° |
| November | 23° | 17° | 11° |
| December | 25° | 19° | 13° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 94 |
| February | 86 |
| March | 71 |
| April | 30 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 41 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 41 |
| September | 46 |
| October | 71 |
| November | 84 |
| December | 107 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 13h 59m · Shortest: 10h 01m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 46m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 04m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 27m |
| June | 6:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 02m |
| July | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 12m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 53m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 46m |
| November | 5:51 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 35m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 58m |
Nearby Stations
Armidale (Tree Group Nursery), NSW
October 18 - April 24
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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