Frost Dates for Naracoorte Aerodrome, 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. October 11
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. May 11
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 October 29
First Fall Frost April 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 11
First Fall Hard Freeze May 28
-36.98°N, 140.73°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

212 Days October 11 to May 11

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.

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° 15° 25°
21°
High: 30°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
18°
High: 26°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jul
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
17°
High: 25°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 10°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jan
20 mm
20.3 mm
Feb
15 mm
15.2 mm
Mar
20 mm
20.3 mm
Apr
48 mm
48.3 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jul
79 mm
78.7 mm
Aug
58 mm
58.4 mm
Sep
28 mm
27.9 mm
Oct
36 mm
35.6 mm
Nov
33 mm
33.0 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 27m

Nearby Stations

Coonawarra, SA September 1 - May 15 Padthaway South, SA September 2 - May 13 Mount Gambier Aero, SA August 22 - June 6 Robe Comparison, SA Cape Jaffa (The Limestone), SA Casterton Showgrounds, VIC September 17 - May 22

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