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
29.05°S, 152.02°E © OpenStreetMap

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

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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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January27°21°15°
February26°20°15°
March24°19°13°
April22°15°8°
May19°11°4°
June16°9°2°
July15°8°1°
August17°9°1°
September20°12°5°
October23°15°8°
November25°18°11°
December26°19°13°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January104
February89
March74
April36
May43
June33
July28
August28
September38
October69
November94
December109

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 13h 51m · Shortest: 10h 08m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:11 AM7:51 PM13h 40m
February6:36 AM7:37 PM13h 00m
March6:55 AM7:08 PM12h 13m
April6:13 AM5:31 PM11h 18m
May6:32 AM5:05 PM10h 33m
June6:48 AM4:57 PM10h 09m
July6:48 AM5:07 PM10h 19m
August6:27 AM5:25 PM10h 57m
September5:51 AM5:42 PM11h 50m
October6:16 AM6:59 PM12h 43m
November5:53 AM7:22 PM13h 29m
December5:52 AM7:43 PM13h 51m

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