Frost Dates for Desert Springs, NT
Based on data from Alice Springs Airport weather station, 5 miles away
Elevation: 584 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 7
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 10
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
August 14
First Fall Frost
June 3
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
July 28
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 14
Growing Season
307 Days
August 7 to June 10
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
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 | 37° | 30° | 22° |
| February | 36° | 29° | 21° |
| March | 33° | 26° | 18° |
| April | 29° | 21° | 13° |
| May | 24° | 16° | 8° |
| June | 20° | 12° | 5° |
| July | 21° | 12° | 4° |
| August | 24° | 15° | 6° |
| September | 29° | 20° | 11° |
| October | 32° | 23° | 15° |
| November | 34° | 26° | 18° |
| December | 36° | 28° | 21° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 30 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 13 |
| May | 10 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 8 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 13 |
| November | 18 |
| December | 36 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
Longest: 13h 28m · Shortest: 10h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 19m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 48m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 26m |
| May | 7:05 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 51m |
| June | 7:18 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 32m |
| July | 7:20 AM | 5:60 PM | 10h 40m |
| August | 7:03 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 10m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 34m |
| November | 5:44 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 10m |
| December | 5:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 28m |
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