Frost Dates for Molong, NSW
Based on data from Orange Agricultural Institute weather station, 20 miles away
Elevation: 532 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.
October 4
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.
May 18
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
October 14
First Fall Frost
May 7
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
August 16
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 12
Growing Season
226 Days
October 4 to May 18
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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C
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
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | 14° |
| February | 26° | 19° | 13° |
| March | 23° | 17° | 11° |
| April | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| May | 14° | 9° | 4° |
| June | 11° | 7° | 3° |
| July | 10° | 6° | 2° |
| August | 11° | 7° | 2° |
| September | 15° | 10° | 4° |
| October | 18° | 12° | 7° |
| November | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| December | 24° | 18° | 11° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 86 |
| March | 58 |
| April | 33 |
| May | 46 |
| June | 84 |
| July | 102 |
| August | 94 |
| September | 76 |
| October | 69 |
| November | 86 |
| December | 91 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 59m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 11m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 10m |
| May | 6:52 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 17m |
| June | 7:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 48m |
| July | 7:09 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 60m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 46m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 46m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 12m |
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