Frost Dates for Lightning Ridge, NSW
Based on data from Lightning Ridge Visitors Infor weather station, 0 miles away
Elevation: 149 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.
August 7
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 15
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 13
First Fall Frost
June 8
Growing Season
312 Days
August 7 to June 15
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
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
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25°
35°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 30° | 23° |
| February | 35° | 28° | 22° |
| March | 32° | 26° | 19° |
| April | 28° | 21° | 14° |
| May | 23° | 16° | 9° |
| June | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| July | 19° | 12° | 5° |
| August | 22° | 14° | 6° |
| September | 26° | 18° | 10° |
| October | 29° | 22° | 14° |
| November | 32° | 25° | 18° |
| December | 35° | 27° | 20° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 38 |
| February | 41 |
| March | 36 |
| April | 30 |
| May | 15 |
| June | 46 |
| July | 25 |
| August | 10 |
| September | 25 |
| October | 33 |
| November | 51 |
| December | 46 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 41m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 01m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 31m |
| June | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 07m |
| July | 7:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 17m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 56m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 44m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| December | 6:08 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 53m |
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