Frost Dates for Braidwood, NSW

Based on data from Braidwood Racecourse Aws weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 667 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 26
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 18

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 November 8
First Fall Frost April 9

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 29
First Fall Hard Freeze May 5
35.44°S, 149.80°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

174 Days October 26 to April 18

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January27°20°12°
February26°19°12°
March23°16°10°
April20°13°6°
May16°9°3°
June13°7°1°
July12°6°0°
August13°7°1°
September17°10°3°
October19°13°6°
November22°15°8°
December25°18°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January69
February69
March58
April28
May28
June56
July28
August46
September46
October56
November66
December71

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:06 AM8:15 PM14h 09m
February6:37 AM7:54 PM13h 17m
March7:02 AM7:19 PM12h 16m
April6:28 AM5:34 PM11h 06m
May6:53 AM5:01 PM10h 08m
June7:12 AM4:50 PM9h 37m
July7:12 AM5:01 PM9h 50m
August6:45 AM5:25 PM10h 40m
September6:02 AM5:49 PM11h 47m
October6:18 AM7:14 PM12h 55m
November5:49 AM7:43 PM13h 54m
December5:45 AM8:08 PM14h 23m

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