Frost Dates for Young, NSW

Based on data from Young Airport weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 438 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 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. April 29

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 28
First Fall Frost April 21

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 15
First Fall Hard Freeze May 22
34.31°S, 148.30°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

195 Days October 16 to April 29

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°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
January32°24°15°
February31°23°15°
March27°19°11°
April23°15°7°
May18°11°3°
June14°8°2°
July13°7°1°
August14°8°1°
September18°10°3°
October22°14°5°
November26°18°9°
December30°21°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January46
February53
March46
April33
May38
June66
July61
August48
September48
October46
November61
December53

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:15 AM8:18 PM14h 03m
February6:45 AM7:59 PM13h 14m
March7:09 AM7:24 PM12h 15m
April6:33 AM5:41 PM11h 08m
May6:57 AM5:10 PM10h 13m
June7:15 AM4:59 PM9h 43m
July7:15 AM5:10 PM9h 55m
August6:50 AM5:33 PM10h 43m
September6:08 AM5:55 PM11h 48m
October6:26 AM7:19 PM12h 53m
November5:57 AM7:47 PM13h 49m
December5:55 AM8:11 PM14h 17m

Nearby Stations

Grenfell (Quondong Rd), NSW September 3 - May 26 Cootamundra Airport, NSW October 14 - April 27 Quandialla Post Office, NSW September 13 - May 22 Cowra Airport Comparison, NSW September 28 - May 17 Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, NSW August 17 - June 7 Yass (Linton Hostel), NSW October 2 - May 5

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