Frost Dates for Brighton, TAS

Based on data from Campania (Kincora) weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 72 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 27
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. May 14

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 October 12
First Fall Frost May 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 6
First Fall Hard Freeze June 14
42.70°S, 147.24°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days September 27 to May 14

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January25°18°12°
February24°18°11°
March22°16°10°
April19°13°8°
May16°11°6°
June14°9°4°
July13°8°3°
August14°9°4°
September16°11°5°
October18°12°7°
November21°15°9°
December23°17°10°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January33
February30
March25
April28
May20
June36
July23
August48
September38
October38
November48
December41

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 15h 09m · Shortest: 8h 51m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:55 AM8:44 PM14h 48m
February6:35 AM8:15 PM13h 41m
March7:10 AM7:30 PM12h 21m
April6:46 AM5:35 PM10h 50m
May7:20 AM4:53 PM9h 34m
June7:44 AM4:37 PM8h 53m
July7:41 AM4:51 PM9h 09m
August7:07 AM5:22 PM10h 15m
September6:13 AM5:57 PM11h 44m
October6:20 AM7:31 PM13h 12m
November5:41 AM8:10 PM14h 29m
December5:32 AM8:40 PM15h 08m

Nearby Stations

Hobart Airport, TAS August 2 - June 17 Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS Tunnack Fire Station, TAS November 16 - March 7 Mount Wellington, TAS December 23 - January 19 Melton Mowbray (North Stockman, TAS October 18 - April 22 Orford (Aubin Court), TAS August 19 - June 10

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