Frost Dates for Mareeba 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.

-17.07°N, 145.43°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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°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

10° 20° 30°
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 21°C
Jan
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 21°C
Feb
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Mar
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Apr
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 17°C
May
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jun
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
22°
High: 29°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 15°C
Sep
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Oct
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 19°C
Nov
27°
High: 32°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 21°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
213 mm
213.4 mm
Jan
224 mm
223.5 mm
Feb
155 mm
154.9 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
8 mm
7.6 mm
May
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
5 mm
5.1 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
15 mm
15.2 mm
Oct
25 mm
25.4 mm
Nov
97 mm
96.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 55m
Feb: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 33m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 07m
Apr: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 37m
May: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Jun: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 59m
Jul: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Aug: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 25m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Nov: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 49m
Dec: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 01m
Daylight Longest: 13h 01m · Shortest: 10h 59m

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