Frost Dates for Roma Airport, QLD
Elevation: 303 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
August 24
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
May 31
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
August 30
First Fall Frost
May 23
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
August 6
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 14
Growing Season
280 Days
August 24 to May 31
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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 9b
Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 28° | 21° |
| February | 33° | 27° | 20° |
| March | 32° | 25° | 18° |
| April | 28° | 20° | 12° |
| May | 24° | 16° | 8° |
| June | 21° | 13° | 5° |
| July | 20° | 12° | 4° |
| August | 23° | 14° | 5° |
| September | 27° | 18° | 9° |
| October | 30° | 22° | 14° |
| November | 32° | 25° | 17° |
| December | 34° | 27° | 19° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 71 |
| February | 97 |
| March | 58 |
| April | 25 |
| May | 15 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 38 |
| November | 53 |
| December | 86 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Longest: 13h 40m · Shortest: 10h 20m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 30m |
| February | 5:52 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 54m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 22m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 42m |
| June | 6:55 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 21m |
| July | 6:56 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 29m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 5:31 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 39m |
| November | 5:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 20m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 40m |
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