Frost Dates for Horn Island, 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.

-10.58°N, 142.29°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 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°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

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

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
427 mm
426.7 mm
Jan
437 mm
436.9 mm
Feb
358 mm
358.1 mm
Mar
241 mm
241.3 mm
Apr
66 mm
66.0 mm
May
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
8 mm
7.6 mm
Oct
38 mm
38.1 mm
Nov
175 mm
175.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 33m
Feb: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Mar: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 04m
Apr: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
May: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 31m
Jun: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 23m
Jul: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
Aug: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 39m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 57m
Oct: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Nov: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Dec: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 37m
Daylight Longest: 12h 37m · Shortest: 11h 23m

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