Frost Dates for Padthaway South, 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. September 2
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 13
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 September 19
First Fall Frost May 2
-36.65°N, 140.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

253 Days September 2 to May 13

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: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
18°
High: 26°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°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
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jan
5 mm
5.1 mm
Feb
13 mm
12.7 mm
Mar
18 mm
17.8 mm
Apr
46 mm
45.7 mm
May
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jun
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jul
69 mm
68.6 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
25 mm
25.4 mm
Oct
20 mm
20.3 mm
Nov
28 mm
27.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Feb: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 21m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
May: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
Jun: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 30m
Jul: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Aug: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
Nov: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 60m
Dec: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 30m
Daylight Longest: 14h 31m · Shortest: 9h 29m

Nearby Stations

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