Frost Dates for Glen Innes Ag Research Stn, NSW

Elevation: 1060 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 25
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 8

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 3
First Fall Frost April 30

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 2
First Fall Hard Freeze May 31
29.70°S, 151.69°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

225 Days September 25 to May 8

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.
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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January26°20°14°
February25°19°13°
March24°18°11°
April20°14°8°
May17°11°4°
June14°8°2°
July13°7°1°
August15°8°1°
September18°11°4°
October21°14°7°
November23°17°10°
December25°18°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January102
February86
March61
April28
May38
June43
July41
August46
September56
October58
November99
December112

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 13h 55m · Shortest: 10h 05m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:09 AM6:51 PM13h 43m
February5:29 AM6:31 PM13h 02m
March5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 13m
April6:22 AM5:38 PM11h 17m
May6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 30m
June6:57 AM5:03 PM10h 06m
July6:52 AM5:08 PM10h 16m
August6:32 AM5:28 PM10h 56m
September6:05 AM5:55 PM11h 50m
October5:38 AM6:22 PM12h 44m
November5:14 AM6:46 PM13h 31m
December5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 54m

Nearby Stations

Glen Innes Airport Aws, NSW October 24 - April 28 Glen Innes Post Office, NSW September 11 - May 17 Pindari Dam, NSW September 3 - May 26 Inverell (Raglan St), NSW September 28 - May 7 Guyra Hospital, NSW October 3 - May 8 Inverell Research Centre, NSW August 16 - June 4

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