Frost Dates for Cape Moreton Lighthouse, 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.

-27.03°N, 153.47°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.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
20°
High: 22°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
May
18°
High: 20°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Jun
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
18°
High: 20°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
20°
High: 22°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
Sep
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jan
130 mm
129.5 mm
Feb
107 mm
106.7 mm
Mar
102 mm
101.6 mm
Apr
122 mm
121.9 mm
May
127 mm
127.0 mm
Jun
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
58 mm
58.4 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
117 mm
116.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h
Jan: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Feb: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Apr: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 21m
May: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Jun: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 18m
Jul: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 27m
Aug: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 51m
Oct: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
Nov: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Dec: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 42m
Daylight Longest: 13h 42m · Shortest: 10h 18m

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