Frost Dates for Palmerville, QLD

Elevation: 204 m

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.

-16.00°N, 144.08°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

10° 20° 30° 40°
28°
High: 34°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
28°
High: 33°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
27°
High: 32°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
May
23°
High: 30°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Jun
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
23°
High: 32°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
25°
High: 34°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Sep
28°
High: 36°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
29°
High: 37°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 21°C
Nov
30°
High: 36°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 23°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
305 mm
304.8 mm
Jan
251 mm
251.5 mm
Feb
168 mm
167.6 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
5 mm
5.1 mm
May
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
5 mm
5.1 mm
Sep
25 mm
25.4 mm
Oct
46 mm
45.7 mm
Nov
140 mm
139.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
Feb: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 31m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Apr: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
May: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
Jun: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Jul: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Aug: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 28m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Nov: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
Dec: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 57m
Daylight Longest: 12h 57m · Shortest: 11h 03m

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