Frost Dates for Yunta Airstrip, 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 12
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 12
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 20
First Fall Frost May 3

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 14
First Fall Hard Freeze May 26
-32.57°N, 139.56°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

242 Days September 12 to May 12

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
25°
High: 34°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Jan
24°
High: 32°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
17°
High: 25°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
May
10°
High: 16°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Jun
10°
High: 16°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
11°
High: 18°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Aug
14°
High: 22°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
17°
High: 25°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
23°
High: 31°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 15°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jan
13 mm
12.7 mm
Feb
5 mm
5.1 mm
Mar
3 mm
2.5 mm
Apr
0 mm
0.0 mm
May
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jun
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
10 mm
10.2 mm
Oct
23 mm
22.9 mm
Nov
8 mm
7.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 55m
Feb: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 09m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 11m
May: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 20m
Jun: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 52m
Jul: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 03m
Aug: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 50m
Nov: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 43m
Dec: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 08m
Daylight Longest: 14h 09m · Shortest: 9h 51m

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