Frost Dates for Jabiru Airport, NT

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-12.66°N, 132.89°W © OpenStreetMap

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 12b

Avg. annual minimum: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 25° 35°
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 25°C
Jan
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 25°C
Feb
30°
High: 34°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 25°C
Mar
29°
High: 35°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Apr
28°
High: 34°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
May
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 20°C
Jun
26°
High: 33°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Jul
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 19°C
Aug
29°
High: 37°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
31°
High: 38°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 24°C
Oct
31°
High: 37°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 25°C
Nov
30°
High: 35°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 25°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm
373 mm
373.4 mm
Jan
394 mm
393.7 mm
Feb
315 mm
315.0 mm
Mar
109 mm
109.2 mm
Apr
18 mm
17.8 mm
May
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jun
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
13 mm
12.7 mm
Sep
51 mm
50.8 mm
Oct
130 mm
129.5 mm
Nov
229 mm
228.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
Feb: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 05m
Apr: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
May: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
Jun: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Jul: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 19m
Aug: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Oct: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Nov: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 36m
Dec: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
Daylight Longest: 12h 45m · Shortest: 11h 15m

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