Frost Dates for Orange Airport Comparison, 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. October 20
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. April 29
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 October 31
First Fall Frost April 20

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 1
First Fall Hard Freeze June 2
-33.38°N, 149.12°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

191 Days October 20 to April 29

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Jul
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Sep
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jan
91 mm
91.4 mm
Feb
46 mm
45.7 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
41 mm
40.6 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
97 mm
96.5 mm
Jul
91 mm
91.4 mm
Aug
84 mm
83.8 mm
Sep
71 mm
71.1 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
91 mm
91.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 59m
Feb: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
May: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Jun: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Jul: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Aug: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
Nov: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Dec: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Daylight Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m

Nearby Stations

Orange Airport Aws, NSW October 20 - April 24 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18 Bathurst Agricultural Station, NSW October 13 - April 29 Bathurst Airport Aws, NSW October 9 - April 30 Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, NSW August 17 - June 7 Cowra Airport Comparison, NSW September 28 - May 17

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