Frost Dates for Millicent, SA

Based on data from Mount Gambier Aero weather station, 26 miles away

Elevation: 22 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 22
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 6

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 9
First Fall Frost May 30
37.59°S, 140.35°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

288 Days August 22 to June 6

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.
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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January26°19°12°
February26°19°12°
March24°17°11°
April20°15°9°
May16°12°8°
June14°10°6°
July14°10°6°
August15°10°6°
September16°11°7°
October19°13°8°
November21°15°9°
December24°17°10°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January20
February20
March30
April48
May79
June99
July102
August102
September76
October56
November51
December41

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Central Time (ACT) Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Central Time (ACT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:06 AM8:26 PM14h 20m
February6:39 AM8:04 PM13h 24m
March7:08 AM7:25 PM12h 17m
April6:37 AM5:38 PM11h 01m
May7:04 AM5:02 PM9h 58m
June7:25 AM4:49 PM9h 24m
July7:24 AM5:01 PM9h 38m
August6:55 AM5:27 PM10h 32m
September6:08 AM5:55 PM11h 46m
October6:22 AM7:22 PM13h 00m
November5:50 AM7:54 PM14h 05m
December5:45 AM8:21 PM14h 36m

Nearby Stations

Coonawarra, SA September 1 - May 15 Casterton Showgrounds, VIC September 17 - May 22 Naracoorte Aerodrome, SA October 11 - May 11 Portland (Cashmore Airport), VIC August 12 - June 20 Cape Nelson Lighthouse, VIC Robe Comparison, SA

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