Frost Dates for Tenterfield, NSW
Based on data from Tenterfield (Federation Park) weather station, 0 miles away
Elevation: 849 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.
September 30
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 9
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 11
First Fall Frost
May 1
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
September 5
First Fall Hard Freeze
May 20
Growing Season
221 Days
September 30 to May 9
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 8b
Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°C
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 21° | 15° |
| February | 26° | 20° | 15° |
| March | 24° | 19° | 13° |
| April | 22° | 15° | 8° |
| May | 19° | 11° | 4° |
| June | 16° | 9° | 2° |
| July | 15° | 8° | 1° |
| August | 17° | 9° | 1° |
| September | 20° | 12° | 5° |
| October | 23° | 15° | 8° |
| November | 25° | 18° | 11° |
| December | 26° | 19° | 13° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 104 |
| February | 89 |
| March | 74 |
| April | 36 |
| May | 43 |
| June | 33 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 28 |
| September | 38 |
| October | 69 |
| November | 94 |
| December | 109 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 13h 51m · Shortest: 10h 08m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 40m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 00m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 18m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 33m |
| June | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 09m |
| July | 6:48 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 19m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 57m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 43m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 29m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 51m |
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