Frost Dates for Tenterfield (Federation Park), NSW

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 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%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. May 9
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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°N, 152.02°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

221 Days September 30 to May 9

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 10° 20° 30°
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
11°
High: 19°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
May
9°
High: 16°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
8°
High: 15°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 1°C
Jul
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
12°
High: 20°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Sep
15°
High: 23°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
104 mm
104.1 mm
Jan
89 mm
88.9 mm
Feb
74 mm
73.7 mm
Mar
36 mm
35.6 mm
Apr
43 mm
43.2 mm
May
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
69 mm
68.6 mm
Oct
94 mm
94.0 mm
Nov
109 mm
109.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Feb: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Apr: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 18m
May: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 33m
Jun: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 09m
Jul: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 19m
Aug: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 43m
Nov: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
Dec: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
Daylight Longest: 13h 51m · Shortest: 10h 08m

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