Frost Dates for Thredbo Aws, NSW

Elevation: 1957 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. December 16
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. January 22

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 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°S, 148.29°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

37 Days December 16 to January 22

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January17°12°8°
February16°12°7°
March13°9°5°
April9°6°2°
May5°2°-1°
June2°-1°-3°
July0°-2°-5°
August1°-2°-5°
September4°1°-2°
October8°4°0°
November12°8°3°
December14°10°5°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January99
February104
March124
April107
May109
June102
July89
August102
September124
October147
November145
December124

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:09 AM8:23 PM14h 14m
February6:41 AM8:02 PM13h 20m
March7:08 AM7:25 PM12h 17m
April6:35 AM5:39 PM11h 04m
May7:01 AM5:05 PM10h 03m
June7:21 AM4:53 PM9h 31m
July7:20 AM5:05 PM9h 44m
August6:53 AM5:29 PM10h 36m
September6:08 AM5:55 PM11h 47m
October6:23 AM7:21 PM12h 57m
November5:52 AM7:52 PM13h 59m
December5:48 AM8:17 PM14h 29m

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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