Frost Dates for Cooma Visitors Centre, NSW

Elevation: 778 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. November 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. March 29

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 29
First Fall Frost March 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze October 15
First Fall Hard Freeze April 25
36.23°S, 149.12°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

132 Days November 16 to March 29

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 Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January28°20°11°
February26°19°11°
March24°16°8°
April20°12°4°
May15°8°0°
June12°5°-1°
July11°4°-3°
August13°6°-2°
September16°9°1°
October20°12°4°
November23°15°7°
December25°17°9°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January61
February69
March48
April23
May18
June38
July23
August23
September25
October43
November58
December64

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:07 AM8:19 PM14h 13m
February6:38 AM7:58 PM13h 20m
March7:05 AM7:21 PM12h 17m
April6:32 AM5:36 PM11h 04m
May6:57 AM5:02 PM10h 04m
June7:17 AM4:50 PM9h 33m
July7:16 AM5:02 PM9h 46m
August6:49 AM5:26 PM10h 37m
September6:05 AM5:52 PM11h 47m
October6:20 AM7:17 PM12h 57m
November5:50 AM7:48 PM13h 58m
December5:46 AM8:13 PM14h 27m

Nearby Stations

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