Frost Dates for Cape Jaffa (The Limestone), SA

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.

-36.97°N, 139.72°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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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

Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 10° 15° 20° 25°
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Feb
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
May
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Jun
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Jul
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jan
13 mm
12.7 mm
Feb
10 mm
10.2 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
66 mm
66.0 mm
May
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jun
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jul
84 mm
83.8 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
20 mm
20.3 mm
Oct
15 mm
15.2 mm
Nov
13 mm
12.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Feb: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
May: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 01m
Jun: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 29m
Jul: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Aug: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 35m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
Nov: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 01m
Dec: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 32m
Daylight Longest: 14h 32m · Shortest: 9h 28m

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