Frost Dates for Parkes Airport Aws, NSW

Elevation: 323 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 6
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 12

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 15
First Fall Frost May 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 26
First Fall Hard Freeze May 30
33.13°S, 148.24°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days October 6 to May 12

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

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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°18°
February32°25°17°
March29°22°14°
April24°17°10°
May19°12°5°
June15°9°4°
July14°8°2°
August16°9°2°
September20°12°5°
October24°16°8°
November28°20°12°
December31°23°15°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January48
February46
March61
April28
May30
June61
July46
August41
September36
October56
November79
December56

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 12m · Shortest: 9h 48m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:01 AM6:59 PM13h 58m
February5:25 AM6:35 PM13h 11m
March5:53 AM6:07 PM12h 15m
April6:25 AM5:35 PM11h 10m
May6:51 AM5:09 PM10h 17m
June7:05 AM4:55 PM9h 49m
July6:60 AM5:00 PM10h 01m
August6:37 AM5:23 PM10h 46m
September6:06 AM5:54 PM11h 48m
October5:35 AM6:25 PM12h 51m
November5:08 AM6:52 PM13h 45m
December4:55 AM7:05 PM14h 11m

Nearby Stations

Parkes (Macarthur Street), NSW August 29 - June 3 Forbes Airport Aws, NSW September 14 - May 19 Peak Hill Post Office, NSW August 8 - June 18 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18 Grenfell (Quondong Rd), NSW September 3 - May 26 Orange Airport Comparison, NSW October 20 - April 29

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