Frost Dates for Gawler, SA

Based on data from Rosedale (Turretfield Research weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 57 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. September 13
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 11

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 September 29
First Fall Frost June 3
34.60°S, 138.75°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

271 Days September 13 to June 11

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: −1 to 2°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January31°23°15°
February31°23°15°
March28°20°13°
April24°17°11°
May19°14°8°
June16°11°6°
July15°10°5°
August16°11°5°
September19°13°7°
October23°16°8°
November26°19°11°
December29°21°13°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January18
February10
March15
April23
May43
June61
July71
August56
September61
October23
November33
December25

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Central Time (ACT) Longest: 14h 19m · Shortest: 9h 41m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Central Time (ACT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:22 AM8:26 PM14h 04m
February6:52 AM8:07 PM13h 15m
March7:17 AM7:32 PM12h 16m
April6:41 AM5:49 PM11h 08m
May7:05 AM5:17 PM10h 12m
June7:24 AM5:06 PM9h 42m
July7:23 AM5:17 PM9h 54m
August6:58 AM5:40 PM10h 42m
September6:15 AM6:03 PM11h 48m
October6:33 AM7:27 PM12h 54m
November6:04 AM7:55 PM13h 51m
December6:01 AM8:20 PM14h 18m

Nearby Stations

Roseworthy Aws, SA September 24 - June 15 Nuriootpa Viticultural, SA August 30 - May 28 Mount Crawford (Mt Crawford Aw, SA Edinburgh Raaf, SA July 31 - June 11 Parafield Airport, SA August 6 - June 15 Adelaide (Kent Town), SA

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