Frost Dates for Ernabella (Pukatja), SA
Elevation: 703 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 8
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.
June 8
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 15
First Fall Frost
June 2
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
July 16
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 17
Growing Season
304 Days
August 8 to June 8
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.
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 29° | 21° |
| February | 35° | 28° | 21° |
| March | 32° | 25° | 18° |
| April | 27° | 20° | 13° |
| May | 22° | 15° | 8° |
| June | 18° | 11° | 5° |
| July | 19° | 12° | 4° |
| August | 22° | 14° | 6° |
| September | 26° | 18° | 11° |
| October | 30° | 22° | 14° |
| November | 32° | 25° | 17° |
| December | 34° | 27° | 19° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 28 |
| February | 33 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 13 |
| June | 15 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 10 |
| October | 15 |
| November | 25 |
| December | 64 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:16 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 29m |
| February | 5:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 54m |
| March | 5:54 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 22m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 43m |
| June | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 22m |
| July | 6:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 30m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 38m |
| November | 5:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 19m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 38m |
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