Frost Dates for Lady Elliot 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.

-24.11°N, 152.72°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 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°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°
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
25°
High: 27°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
22°
High: 24°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
May
20°
High: 22°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 18°C
Jun
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Jul
20°
High: 23°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
Aug
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
Sep
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Nov
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jan
135 mm
134.6 mm
Feb
94 mm
94.0 mm
Mar
91 mm
91.4 mm
Apr
119 mm
119.4 mm
May
84 mm
83.8 mm
Jun
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
36 mm
35.6 mm
Sep
48 mm
48.3 mm
Oct
48 mm
48.3 mm
Nov
102 mm
101.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Feb: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 49m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
May: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Jun: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Jul: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 39m
Aug: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 35m
Nov: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Dec: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
Daylight Longest: 13h 30m · Shortest: 10h 30m

Nearby Stations

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