Frost Dates for South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, NSW

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-30.92°N, 153.09°W © OpenStreetMap

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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Jan
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Feb
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Mar
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
Apr
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
May
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 16°C
Oct
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
Nov
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
130 mm
129.5 mm
Jan
178 mm
177.8 mm
Feb
163 mm
162.6 mm
Mar
160 mm
160.0 mm
Apr
122 mm
121.9 mm
May
145 mm
144.8 mm
Jun
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jul
69 mm
68.6 mm
Aug
53 mm
53.3 mm
Sep
69 mm
68.6 mm
Oct
137 mm
137.2 mm
Nov
114 mm
114.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Feb: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
May: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Jun: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Jul: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Aug: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 47m
Nov: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Dec: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 60m
Daylight Longest: 14h 00m · Shortest: 9h 60m

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