Frost Dates for Applethorpe, QLD

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. September 13
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. May 16
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 25
First Fall Frost May 9

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 24
First Fall Hard Freeze June 3
-28.62°N, 151.95°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

245 Days September 13 to May 16

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.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
21°
High: 26°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
May
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Jun
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
Jul
10°
High: 17°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
13°
High: 20°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
97 mm
96.5 mm
Jan
86 mm
86.4 mm
Feb
66 mm
66.0 mm
Mar
28 mm
27.9 mm
Apr
25 mm
25.4 mm
May
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jun
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jul
38 mm
38.1 mm
Aug
23 mm
22.9 mm
Sep
79 mm
78.7 mm
Oct
71 mm
71.1 mm
Nov
99 mm
99.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Feb: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Apr: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 18m
May: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Jun: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 11m
Jul: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 21m
Aug: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 42m
Nov: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 27m
Dec: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 49m
Daylight Longest: 13h 50m · Shortest: 10h 10m

Nearby Stations

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