Frost Dates for Bowen Airport, 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.

-20.02°N, 148.22°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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°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: 24°C
Jan
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°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: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 17°C
Sep
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Oct
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Nov
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
196 mm
195.6 mm
Jan
264 mm
264.2 mm
Feb
109 mm
109.2 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
23 mm
22.9 mm
May
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
3 mm
2.5 mm
Oct
33 mm
33.0 mm
Nov
94 mm
94.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Feb: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 39m
Mar: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
Apr: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
May: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Jun: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Jul: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Aug: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 54m
Oct: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Nov: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
Dec: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Daylight Longest: 13h 13m · Shortest: 10h 47m

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