Frost Dates for Alva Beach, QLD

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.

-19.46°N, 147.48°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 11b

Avg. annual minimum: 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°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

10° 20° 30°
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Jan
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Feb
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Apr
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
May
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jun
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Sep
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
254 mm
254.0 mm
Jan
264 mm
264.2 mm
Feb
155 mm
154.9 mm
Mar
56 mm
55.9 mm
Apr
30 mm
30.5 mm
May
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jun
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jul
8 mm
7.6 mm
Aug
5 mm
5.1 mm
Sep
20 mm
20.3 mm
Oct
64 mm
63.5 mm
Nov
97 mm
96.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 03m
Feb: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 38m
Mar: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
Apr: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
May: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 05m
Jun: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Jul: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Aug: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 54m
Oct: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 27m
Nov: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
Dec: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Daylight Longest: 13h 10m · Shortest: 10h 49m

Nearby Stations

Ayr Dpi Research Stn, QLD Townsville Aero, QLD Bowen Airport, QLD Woolshed, QLD Collinsville Post Office, QLD Charters Towers Airport, QLD

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