Frost Dates for Cowra Airport Comparison, NSW

Elevation: 300 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. September 28
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 17

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 October 7
First Fall Frost May 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 14
First Fall Hard Freeze June 4
33.85°S, 148.65°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

231 Days September 28 to May 17

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January33°24°16°
February32°24°16°
March28°20°12°
April24°16°8°
May19°12°5°
June15°9°4°
July14°8°2°
August16°9°3°
September19°12°5°
October23°15°7°
November27°19°11°
December30°22°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January46
February51
March30
April23
May28
June51
July58
August43
September43
October48
November58
December61

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January4:59 AM7:01 PM14h 01m
February5:24 AM6:36 PM13h 13m
March5:52 AM6:08 PM12h 15m
April6:26 AM5:34 PM11h 09m
May6:53 AM5:07 PM10h 14m
June7:07 AM4:53 PM9h 46m
July7:01 AM4:59 PM9h 57m
August6:38 AM5:22 PM10h 44m
September6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 48m
October5:34 AM6:26 PM12h 52m
November5:06 AM6:54 PM13h 48m
December4:53 AM7:07 PM14h 15m

Nearby Stations

Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, NSW August 17 - June 7 Grenfell (Quondong Rd), NSW September 3 - May 26 Young Airport, NSW October 16 - April 29 Orange Airport Comparison, NSW October 20 - April 29 Orange Airport Aws, NSW October 20 - April 24 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18

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