Frost Dates for Sandy Cape Lighthouse, 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.

-24.73°N, 153.21°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.

Am Tropical Monsoon

Hot year-round with a short dry season offset by heavy monsoon rains. Similar to rainforest climates but with a more pronounced wet season. Great for tropical fruit and rice.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
May
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jun
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Jul
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Aug
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
Sep
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
132 mm
132.1 mm
Jan
165 mm
165.1 mm
Feb
132 mm
132.1 mm
Mar
109 mm
109.2 mm
Apr
127 mm
127.0 mm
May
112 mm
111.8 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
61 mm
61.0 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
69 mm
68.6 mm
Oct
64 mm
63.5 mm
Nov
112 mm
111.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
Feb: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 50m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
May: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Jun: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Jul: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Aug: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 36m
Nov: 5:23 AM – 6:37 PM · 13h 14m
Dec: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Daylight Longest: 13h 32m · Shortest: 10h 28m

Nearby Stations

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