Frost Dates for Lightning Ridge Visitors Infor, NSW

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 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%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. June 15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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
-29.43°N, 147.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

312 Days August 7 to June 15

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25° 35°
30°
High: 36°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Feb
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Mar
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Apr
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
May
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Jul
14°
High: 22°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
18°
High: 26°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
22°
High: 29°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 18°C
Nov
27°
High: 35°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jan
41 mm
40.6 mm
Feb
36 mm
35.6 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
15 mm
15.2 mm
May
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jun
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jul
10 mm
10.2 mm
Aug
25 mm
25.4 mm
Sep
33 mm
33.0 mm
Oct
51 mm
50.8 mm
Nov
46 mm
45.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 41m
Feb: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Apr: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 17m
May: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Jun: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 07m
Jul: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 17m
Aug: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
Nov: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
Dec: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 53m
Daylight Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m

Nearby Stations

Walgett Airport Aws, NSW August 29 - May 30 Mungindi Post Office, NSW August 11 - June 16 Brewarrina Hospital, NSW August 10 - June 21 Bollon Mary St, QLD August 13 - June 15 St George Airport, QLD August 6 - June 15 Coonamble Comparison, NSW August 17 - June 9

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