Frost Dates for Lockhart River 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.

-12.79°N, 143.30°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° 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
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Apr
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
May
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jun
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Jul
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Aug
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Sep
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 23°C
Nov
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
432 mm
431.8 mm
Jan
401 mm
401.3 mm
Feb
445 mm
444.5 mm
Mar
254 mm
254.0 mm
Apr
76 mm
76.2 mm
May
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jun
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jul
8 mm
7.6 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
30 mm
30.5 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
224 mm
223.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 41m
Feb: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 25m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 05m
Apr: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
May: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
Jun: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
Jul: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Aug: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Oct: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Nov: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 36m
Dec: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 45m
Daylight Longest: 12h 45m · Shortest: 11h 15m

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