Frost Dates for Thredbo Aws, 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. December 16
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. January 22
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 December 24
First Fall Frost January 13

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze December 9
First Fall Hard Freeze February 25
-36.49°N, 148.29°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

37 Days December 16 to January 22

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15°
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Jan
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Feb
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Apr
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
May
-1°
High: 2°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -3°C
Jun
-2°
High: 0°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -5°C
Jul
-2°
High: 1°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -5°C
Aug
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -2°C
Sep
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Oct
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jan
104 mm
104.1 mm
Feb
124 mm
124.5 mm
Mar
107 mm
106.7 mm
Apr
109 mm
109.2 mm
May
102 mm
101.6 mm
Jun
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jul
102 mm
101.6 mm
Aug
124 mm
124.5 mm
Sep
147 mm
147.3 mm
Oct
145 mm
144.8 mm
Nov
124 mm
124.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Feb: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
May: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 03m
Jun: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Jul: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Aug: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 57m
Nov: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 59m
Dec: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Daylight Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

Nearby Stations

Thredbo Village, NSW December 16 - January 30 Khancoban Aws, NSW September 27 - May 14 Cabramurra Smhea Aws, NSW November 22 - April 4 Cooma Airport Aws, NSW November 28 - March 18 Dartmouth Reservoir, VIC September 18 - May 14 Hunters Hill, VIC September 28 - May 31

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