Frost Dates for Broken Hill Airport Aws, NSW
Elevation: 281 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 13
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 23
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 28
First Fall Frost
April 29
Growing Season
283 Days
August 13 to May 23
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
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWh
Hot Desert
Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 27° | 19° |
| February | 33° | 26° | 19° |
| March | 29° | 22° | 15° |
| April | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| May | 19° | 14° | 8° |
| June | 16° | 11° | 6° |
| July | 16° | 10° | 5° |
| August | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| September | 22° | 15° | 9° |
| October | 26° | 19° | 12° |
| November | 29° | 22° | 15° |
| December | 32° | 25° | 17° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 23 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 15 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 13 |
| August | 5 |
| September | 15 |
| October | 13 |
| November | 13 |
| December | 10 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 06m · Shortest: 9h 54m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 53m |
| February | 5:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 08m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 12m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:02 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 55m |
| July | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 49m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 49m |
| November | 5:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 4:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 05m |
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