Frost Dates for Tumut, NSW

Based on data from Gundagai (William St) weather station, 19 miles away

Elevation: 316 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 14
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 18

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 September 23
First Fall Frost May 9

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 4
First Fall Hard Freeze June 7
35.31°S, 148.22°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

246 Days September 14 to May 18

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°
February31°24°17°
March28°21°13°
April23°16°9°
May18°11°5°
June14°9°3°
July13°8°2°
August15°9°3°
September19°12°5°
October23°15°8°
November27°19°12°
December30°22°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January28
February38
March48
April28
May36
June58
July56
August66
September58
October53
November66
December51

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
January6:14 AM8:20 PM14h 07m
February6:44 AM8:00 PM13h 16m
March7:09 AM7:25 PM12h 16m
April6:35 AM5:41 PM11h 07m
May6:59 AM5:09 PM10h 10m
June7:18 AM4:57 PM9h 39m
July7:17 AM5:09 PM9h 52m
August6:51 AM5:32 PM10h 41m
September6:08 AM5:56 PM11h 48m
October6:25 AM7:20 PM12h 55m
November5:56 AM7:49 PM13h 53m
December5:53 AM8:14 PM14h 21m

Nearby Stations

Burrinjuck Dam, NSW August 18 - June 12 Cootamundra Airport, NSW October 14 - April 27 Wagga Wagga Amo, NSW September 22 - May 24 Yass (Linton Hostel), NSW October 2 - May 5 Tumbarumba Post Office, NSW October 19 - April 21 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, NSW October 22 - April 9

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