Frost Dates for Kiama Downs, NSW
Based on data from Albion Park (Wollongong Airpor weather station, 6 miles away
Elevation: 19 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.
July 31
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 19
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
August 8
First Fall Frost
June 11
Growing Season
323 Days
July 31 to June 19
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 10a
Avg. annual minimum: −1 to 2°C
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.
Temperature
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 22° | 17° |
| February | 26° | 22° | 17° |
| March | 25° | 20° | 16° |
| April | 23° | 18° | 12° |
| May | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| June | 18° | 13° | 7° |
| July | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| August | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| September | 21° | 15° | 8° |
| October | 23° | 17° | 11° |
| November | 24° | 19° | 13° |
| December | 26° | 21° | 15° |
Precipitation
0 mm
50 mm
100 mm
150 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 147 |
| March | 122 |
| April | 66 |
| May | 51 |
| June | 99 |
| July | 46 |
| August | 61 |
| September | 41 |
| October | 66 |
| November | 86 |
| December | 56 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 14h 19m · Shortest: 9h 41m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 04m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 15m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 08m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 12m |
| June | 7:06 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 42m |
| July | 7:05 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 54m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 42m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 5:47 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 51m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 18m |
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