Frost Dates for Rossmore, NSW
Based on data from Badgerys Creek Aws weather station, 4 miles away
Elevation: 83 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 12
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 8
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
August 21
First Fall Frost
May 30
Growing Season
300 Days
August 12 to June 8
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
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 24° | 17° |
| February | 29° | 23° | 17° |
| March | 27° | 21° | 15° |
| April | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| May | 21° | 14° | 7° |
| June | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| July | 18° | 11° | 4° |
| August | 19° | 12° | 5° |
| September | 23° | 15° | 8° |
| October | 25° | 18° | 11° |
| November | 27° | 20° | 14° |
| December | 29° | 22° | 16° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 117 |
| March | 91 |
| April | 43 |
| May | 30 |
| June | 71 |
| July | 15 |
| August | 36 |
| September | 28 |
| October | 51 |
| November | 69 |
| December | 53 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 14h 16m · Shortest: 9h 44m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:06 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 01m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 13m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 6:46 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 14m |
| June | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 45m |
| July | 7:04 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 57m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 44m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 52m |
| November | 5:48 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 48m |
| December | 5:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 15m |
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