Frost Dates for Barraba Post Office, NSW

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. September 26
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. May 9
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 6
First Fall Frost May 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 29
First Fall Hard Freeze May 26
-30.38°N, 150.61°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

225 Days September 26 to May 9

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Jan
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
16°
High: 25°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
12°
High: 21°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 4°C
May
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 0°C
Jul
10°
High: 19°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
13°
High: 22°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 4°C
Sep
17°
High: 26°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
23°
High: 30°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jan
76 mm
76.2 mm
Feb
38 mm
38.1 mm
Mar
28 mm
27.9 mm
Apr
36 mm
35.6 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
41 mm
40.6 mm
Sep
66 mm
66.0 mm
Oct
79 mm
78.7 mm
Nov
99 mm
99.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Feb: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Apr: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
May: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Jun: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
Jul: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Aug: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
Nov: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Dec: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 57m
Daylight Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m

Nearby Stations

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