Frost Dates for Arltunga, NT

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 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%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. June 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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
-23.46°N, 134.68°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

279 Days August 29 to June 4

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40°
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 21°C
Feb
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 19°C
Mar
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Apr
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 8°C
May
12°
High: 20°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
12°
High: 20°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
14°
High: 23°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
23°
High: 31°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Oct
26°
High: 34°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 18°C
Nov
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 20°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jan
46 mm
45.7 mm
Feb
33 mm
33.0 mm
Mar
8 mm
7.6 mm
Apr
15 mm
15.2 mm
May
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
3 mm
2.5 mm
Aug
5 mm
5.1 mm
Sep
15 mm
15.2 mm
Oct
30 mm
30.5 mm
Nov
48 mm
48.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Feb: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
May: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Jun: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Jul: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 41m
Aug: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 11m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 34m
Nov: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 09m
Dec: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Daylight Longest: 13h 27m · Shortest: 10h 33m

Nearby Stations

Alice Springs Airport, NT August 7 - June 10 Territory Grape Farm, NT July 24 - June 16

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