Frost Dates for Ernabella (Pukatja), 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 8
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. June 8
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 15
First Fall Frost June 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 16
First Fall Hard Freeze June 17
-26.26°N, 132.18°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

304 Days August 8 to June 8

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° 40°
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 21°C
Jan
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 21°C
Feb
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Apr
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
May
11°
High: 18°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 4°C
Jul
14°
High: 22°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
18°
High: 26°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Nov
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jan
33 mm
33.0 mm
Feb
23 mm
22.9 mm
Mar
8 mm
7.6 mm
Apr
13 mm
12.7 mm
May
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
10 mm
10.2 mm
Sep
15 mm
15.2 mm
Oct
25 mm
25.4 mm
Nov
64 mm
63.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h13.5h
Jan: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
Feb: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Apr: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 22m
May: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 43m
Jun: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Jul: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Aug: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 51m
Oct: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 38m
Nov: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 19m
Dec: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Daylight Longest: 13h 39m · Shortest: 10h 21m

Nearby Stations

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