Frost Dates for Parkes, NSW

Based on data from Parkes (Macarthur Street) weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 335 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 29
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 3

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 6
First Fall Frost May 27

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 27
First Fall Hard Freeze June 23
33.14°S, 148.18°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

278 Days August 29 to June 3

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.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January34°26°19°
February32°25°18°
March29°22°15°
April24°17°11°
May19°13°7°
June16°10°5°
July15°9°4°
August17°11°5°
September20°14°7°
October24°17°10°
November28°21°14°
December31°24°16°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January46
February53
March36
April18
May33
June46
July53
August46
September46
October53
November66
December56

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 12m · Shortest: 9h 48m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:18 AM8:16 PM13h 58m
February6:46 AM7:57 PM13h 11m
March7:10 AM7:24 PM12h 15m
April6:32 AM5:43 PM11h 10m
May6:55 AM5:12 PM10h 17m
June7:13 AM5:02 PM9h 49m
July7:13 AM5:13 PM10h 01m
August6:48 AM5:35 PM10h 46m
September6:08 AM5:56 PM11h 48m
October6:27 AM7:18 PM12h 51m
November6:00 AM7:45 PM13h 45m
December5:58 AM8:09 PM14h 11m

Nearby Stations

Parkes Airport Aws, NSW October 6 - May 12 Forbes Airport Aws, NSW September 14 - May 19 Peak Hill Post Office, NSW August 8 - June 18 Grenfell (Quondong Rd), NSW September 3 - May 26 Condobolin Ag Research Stn, NSW September 9 - May 28 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18

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