Frost Dates for Lawson, NSW

Based on data from Katoomba (Murri St) weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 726 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 8
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 5

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 21
First Fall Frost May 24
33.72°S, 150.43°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

270 Days September 8 to June 5

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.
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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January24°19°13°
February23°18°13°
March21°16°12°
April18°13°9°
May14°10°6°
June11°8°4°
July10°7°3°
August12°8°3°
September16°11°6°
October18°13°8°
November20°15°10°
December22°17°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January150
February193
March170
April97
May79
June112
July53
August61
September58
October86
November132
December114

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:08 AM8:08 PM14h 00m
February6:37 AM7:50 PM13h 13m
March7:01 AM7:16 PM12h 15m
April6:24 AM5:34 PM11h 09m
May6:47 AM5:03 PM10h 15m
June7:06 AM4:52 PM9h 46m
July7:05 AM5:03 PM9h 58m
August6:41 AM5:25 PM10h 45m
September5:59 AM5:47 PM11h 48m
October6:18 AM7:10 PM12h 52m
November5:50 AM7:37 PM13h 47m
December5:48 AM8:02 PM14h 14m

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