Frost Dates for Cooktown 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.

-15.45°N, 145.19°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

15° 20° 25° 30° 35°
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Apr
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
May
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Jun
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
Jul
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 18°C
Aug
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Sep
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
29°
High: 33°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm
307 mm
307.3 mm
Jan
340 mm
340.4 mm
Feb
399 mm
398.8 mm
Mar
147 mm
147.3 mm
Apr
46 mm
45.7 mm
May
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jun
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jul
3 mm
2.5 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
15 mm
15.2 mm
Oct
46 mm
45.7 mm
Nov
160 mm
160.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h13h
Jan: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 49m
Feb: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Apr: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 39m
May: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 17m
Jun: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Jul: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
Aug: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 29m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Nov: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
Dec: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 55m
Daylight Longest: 12h 55m · Shortest: 11h 05m

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