Frost Dates for Watarrka, 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. July 31
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 13
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 August 11
First Fall Frost June 6
-24.29°N, 131.55°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

317 Days July 31 to June 13

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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

5° 15° 25° 35°
31°
High: 38°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
30°
High: 37°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 21°C
Mar
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Apr
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
May
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
14°
High: 22°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Aug
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
25°
High: 33°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Oct
27°
High: 35°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jan
43 mm
43.2 mm
Feb
20 mm
20.3 mm
Mar
10 mm
10.2 mm
Apr
5 mm
5.1 mm
May
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
28 mm
27.9 mm
Oct
51 mm
50.8 mm
Nov
36 mm
35.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 21m
Feb: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 49m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
May: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 49m
Jun: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Jul: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 38m
Aug: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 09m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 35m
Nov: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Dec: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
Daylight Longest: 13h 30m · Shortest: 10h 30m

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