Frost Dates for Cowra Airport Comparison, 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. September 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. May 17
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 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°N, 148.65°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

231 Days September 28 to May 17

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 10° 20° 30°
24°
High: 33°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 16°C
Jan
24°
High: 32°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Mar
16°
High: 24°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
May
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
8°
High: 14°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 2°C
Jul
9°
High: 16°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Sep
15°
High: 23°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jan
51 mm
50.8 mm
Feb
30 mm
30.5 mm
Mar
23 mm
22.9 mm
Apr
28 mm
27.9 mm
May
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jun
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
48 mm
48.3 mm
Oct
58 mm
58.4 mm
Nov
61 mm
61.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12.5h11h10h10h10h10.5h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 01m
Feb: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 13m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 09m
May: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Jun: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Jul: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Aug: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Nov: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Dec: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m

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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