Frost Dates for Gulgong, NSW

Based on data from Gulgong Post Office weather station, 0 miles away

Elevation: 471 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 2
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. June 1

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 September 15
First Fall Frost May 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 31
First Fall Hard Freeze June 11
32.36°S, 149.53°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

272 Days September 2 to June 1

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°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
January32°24°17°
February31°24°17°
March28°21°14°
April24°17°10°
May19°13°6°
June16°10°4°
July15°9°3°
August17°10°3°
September20°13°6°
October24°17°9°
November27°20°13°
December30°22°15°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January66
February66
March58
April23
May30
June48
July53
August33
September53
October58
November69
December86

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 08m · Shortest: 9h 52m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:14 AM8:08 PM13h 54m
February6:42 AM7:51 PM13h 09m
March7:04 AM7:19 PM12h 14m
April6:26 AM5:38 PM11h 12m
May6:48 AM5:08 PM10h 20m
June7:05 AM4:59 PM9h 53m
July7:05 AM5:10 PM10h 04m
August6:42 AM5:30 PM10h 48m
September6:02 AM5:51 PM11h 49m
October6:22 AM7:12 PM12h 49m
November5:56 AM7:38 PM13h 42m
December5:54 AM8:01 PM14h 07m

Nearby Stations

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