Frost Dates for Arkaroola, SA

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. August 18
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. May 24
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 25
First Fall Frost May 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 26
First Fall Hard Freeze June 25
-30.31°N, 139.34°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

279 Days August 18 to May 24

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
27°
High: 35°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Jan
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Feb
23°
High: 30°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 16°C
Mar
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Apr
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
May
11°
High: 17°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
10°
High: 17°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Oct
23°
High: 30°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 16°C
Nov
25°
High: 33°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 18°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jan
36 mm
35.6 mm
Feb
15 mm
15.2 mm
Mar
3 mm
2.5 mm
Apr
8 mm
7.6 mm
May
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
5 mm
5.1 mm
Sep
15 mm
15.2 mm
Oct
23 mm
22.9 mm
Nov
15 mm
15.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 45m
Feb: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 03m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Apr: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
May: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Jun: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 03m
Jul: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Aug: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 45m
Nov: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Dec: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 57m
Daylight Longest: 13h 57m · Shortest: 10h 02m

Nearby Stations

Leigh Creek Airport, SA July 22 - June 14 Marree Aero, SAJuly 22 - June 18 Marree Comparison, SA July 19 - June 9 Hawker, SAAugust 24 - June 15

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