Frost Dates for Cooma Airport Aws, 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. November 28
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. March 18
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 December 10
First Fall Frost March 3

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze November 2
First Fall Hard Freeze April 14
-36.29°N, 148.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

109 Days November 28 to March 18

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Jan
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Feb
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Mar
11°
High: 18°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 1°C
May
5°
High: 11°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: -1°C
Jun
4°
High: 10°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: -2°C
Jul
5°
High: 12°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: -1°C
Aug
8°
High: 15°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 1°C
Sep
11°
High: 18°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 3°C
Oct
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Nov
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jan
56 mm
55.9 mm
Feb
46 mm
45.7 mm
Mar
25 mm
25.4 mm
Apr
15 mm
15.2 mm
May
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jun
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
25 mm
25.4 mm
Sep
38 mm
38.1 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
51 mm
50.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h10h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 13m
Feb: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
May: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Jun: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Jul: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 45m
Aug: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 37m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 57m
Nov: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Dec: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Daylight Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m

Nearby Stations

Cooma Visitors Centre, NSW November 16 - March 29 Thredbo Village, NSW December 16 - January 30 Thredbo Aws, NSW December 16 - January 22 Cabramurra Smhea Aws, NSW November 22 - April 4 Bombala (Therry Street), NSW October 26 - April 24 Khancoban Aws, NSW September 27 - May 14

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