Frost Dates for South Bathurst, NSW

Based on data from Bathurst Agricultural Station weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 680 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 13
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. April 29

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 21
First Fall Frost April 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 11
First Fall Hard Freeze May 19
33.44°S, 149.57°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

198 Days October 13 to April 29

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.
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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January29°22°14°
February28°21°13°
March25°18°11°
April21°14°6°
May17°10°3°
June13°7°2°
July12°7°1°
August14°7°1°
September17°10°3°
October21°13°6°
November24°17°9°
December27°19°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January74
February66
March53
April25
May30
June43
July43
August51
September58
October56
November76
December71

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:12 AM8:11 PM13h 59m
February6:40 AM7:52 PM13h 12m
March7:04 AM7:19 PM12h 15m
April6:27 AM5:37 PM11h 10m
May6:50 AM5:06 PM10h 16m
June7:08 AM4:56 PM9h 48m
July7:08 AM5:07 PM9h 59m
August6:43 AM5:29 PM10h 45m
September6:02 AM5:50 PM11h 48m
October6:21 AM7:13 PM12h 51m
November5:54 AM7:40 PM13h 46m
December5:51 AM8:04 PM14h 12m

Nearby Stations

Bathurst Airport Aws, NSW October 9 - April 30 Orange Airport Aws, NSW October 20 - April 24 Orange Airport Comparison, NSW October 20 - April 29 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18 Mount Boyce Aws, NSW September 17 - May 28 Katoomba (Murri St), NSW September 8 - June 5

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