Frost Dates for Bowraville, NSW

Based on data from Dorrigo (Old Coramba Rd) weather station, 23 miles away

Elevation: 25 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. August 16
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. June 9

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 August 29
First Fall Frost June 1

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 30
First Fall Hard Freeze June 16
30.65°S, 152.85°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

297 Days August 16 to June 9

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January25°20°15°
February24°19°15°
March22°18°14°
April20°15°11°
May17°12°7°
June15°10°6°
July15°10°4°
August16°11°5°
September19°13°8°
October21°16°10°
November22°17°12°
December24°19°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January282
February300
March307
April132
May119
June137
July51
August91
September76
October135
November165
December198

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:06 AM7:51 PM13h 45m
February6:32 AM7:35 PM13h 04m
March6:52 AM7:05 PM12h 13m
April6:12 AM5:27 PM11h 15m
May6:31 AM4:59 PM10h 28m
June6:48 AM4:51 PM10h 03m
July6:48 AM5:01 PM10h 13m
August6:26 AM5:20 PM10h 54m
September5:49 AM5:38 PM11h 50m
October6:12 AM6:57 PM12h 45m
November5:47 AM7:21 PM13h 34m
December5:46 AM7:43 PM13h 57m

Nearby Stations

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