Frost Dates for The Rock, NSW

Based on data from Wagga Wagga Amo weather station, 21 miles away

Elevation: 217 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 22
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 24

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 2
First Fall Frost May 15

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 18
First Fall Hard Freeze June 8
35.27°S, 147.11°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

244 Days September 22 to May 24

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January33°25°17°
February32°24°17°
March28°21°13°
April23°16°9°
May18°12°6°
June14°9°4°
July13°8°3°
August15°9°3°
September18°12°5°
October23°15°8°
November27°19°12°
December30°22°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January38
February38
March36
April28
May33
June58
July51
August51
September41
October43
November56
December43

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 22m · Shortest: 9h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:16 AM8:23 PM14h 07m
February6:46 AM8:03 PM13h 17m
March7:12 AM7:28 PM12h 16m
April6:37 AM5:44 PM11h 06m
May7:02 AM5:11 PM10h 09m
June7:21 AM4:60 PM9h 39m
July7:20 AM5:11 PM9h 51m
August6:54 AM5:35 PM10h 40m
September6:11 AM5:58 PM11h 48m
October6:28 AM7:23 PM12h 55m
November5:59 AM7:52 PM13h 53m
December5:55 AM8:17 PM14h 22m

Nearby Stations

Gundagai (William St), NSW September 14 - May 18 Cootamundra Airport, NSW October 14 - April 27 Tumbarumba Post Office, NSW October 19 - April 21 Narrandera Golf Club, NSW September 8 - May 21 Burrinjuck Dam, NSW August 18 - June 12 Yanco Agricultural Institute, NSW August 5 - June 10

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