Frost Dates for Goulburn, NSW

Based on data from Goulburn Tafe weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 642 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 29
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 10

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 1

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 22
First Fall Hard Freeze June 4
34.75°S, 149.72°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

223 Days September 29 to May 10

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
January29°21°14°
February27°20°14°
March24°18°11°
April20°14°8°
May16°10°5°
June13°8°3°
July12°7°2°
August13°8°2°
September17°11°5°
October20°14°7°
November23°17°10°
December26°19°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January61
February61
March53
April23
May25
June48
July41
August51
September48
October43
November58
December53

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 20m · Shortest: 9h 40m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:08 AM8:13 PM14h 05m
February6:38 AM7:53 PM13h 15m
March7:03 AM7:19 PM12h 16m
April6:28 AM5:35 PM11h 07m
May6:52 AM5:03 PM10h 11m
June7:11 AM4:52 PM9h 41m
July7:10 AM5:03 PM9h 53m
August6:45 AM5:26 PM10h 42m
September6:02 AM5:50 PM11h 48m
October6:19 AM7:13 PM12h 54m
November5:51 AM7:42 PM13h 52m
December5:47 AM8:07 PM14h 19m

Nearby Stations

Goulburn Airport Aws, NSW October 30 - April 16 Taralga Post Office, NSW October 31 - April 25 Nerriga Composite, NSW October 25 - April 21 Bowral (Parry Drive), NSW August 25 - June 8 Moss Vale Aws, NSW September 25 - May 10 Yass (Linton Hostel), NSW October 2 - May 5

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