Frost Dates for Walcha, NSW

Based on data from Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) weather station, 15 miles away

Elevation: 1047 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. October 26
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. April 15

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 November 7
First Fall Frost April 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 30
First Fall Hard Freeze April 29
30.98°S, 151.59°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

171 Days October 26 to April 15

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

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
January28°21°13°
February27°20°13°
March25°18°10°
April21°13°6°
May17°9°2°
June14°7°0°
July13°6°-1°
August15°7°-1°
September18°10°2°
October22°13°5°
November24°16°9°
December26°19°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January91
February76
March48
April33
May36
June53
July38
August38
September51
October71
November86
December109

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:10 AM7:58 PM13h 48m
February6:37 AM7:42 PM13h 05m
March6:57 AM7:11 PM12h 14m
April6:18 AM5:32 PM11h 14m
May6:38 AM5:04 PM10h 26m
June6:55 AM4:55 PM10h 00m
July6:55 AM5:05 PM10h 11m
August6:33 AM5:25 PM10h 52m
September5:54 AM5:44 PM11h 49m
October6:16 AM7:03 PM12h 47m
November5:52 AM7:28 PM13h 36m
December5:50 AM7:50 PM14h 00m

Nearby Stations

Tamworth Airport Aws, NSW September 5 - May 18 Armidale Airport Aws, NSW October 3 - May 15 Armidale (Tree Group Nursery), NSW October 18 - April 24 Quirindi Post Office, NSW September 4 - May 25 Guyra Hospital, NSW October 3 - May 8 Barraba Post Office, NSW September 26 - May 9

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