Frost Dates for Arltunga, NT
Elevation: 661 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.
August 29
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.
June 4
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 5
First Fall Frost
May 26
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
August 8
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 12
Growing Season
279 Days
August 29 to June 4
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
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWh
Hot Desert
Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 29° | 22° |
| February | 35° | 28° | 21° |
| March | 32° | 25° | 19° |
| April | 29° | 21° | 13° |
| May | 23° | 16° | 8° |
| June | 20° | 12° | 5° |
| July | 20° | 12° | 3° |
| August | 23° | 14° | 5° |
| September | 27° | 19° | 10° |
| October | 31° | 23° | 15° |
| November | 34° | 26° | 18° |
| December | 35° | 28° | 20° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 58 |
| February | 46 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 15 |
| June | 15 |
| July | 8 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 5 |
| October | 15 |
| November | 30 |
| December | 48 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 27m · Shortest: 10h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 18m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 47m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 52m |
| June | 6:43 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 34m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 41m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 5:43 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 34m |
| November | 5:25 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| December | 5:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 26m |
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