Frost Dates for Bushy Park (Bushy Park Estates, TAS

Elevation: 27 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. October 16
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. April 15

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 26
First Fall Frost April 2

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 30
First Fall Hard Freeze May 26
42.71°S, 146.90°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days October 16 to April 15

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°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°10°
February25°17°10°
March22°15°8°
April18°12°6°
May15°9°4°
June12°7°2°
July12°7°1°
August14°8°2°
September16°10°4°
October18°12°6°
November21°14°8°
December23°16°9°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January30
February23
March25
April23
May28
June38
July56
August84
September69
October53
November46
December30

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
January5:58 AM8:46 PM14h 48m
February6:37 AM8:17 PM13h 41m
March7:12 AM7:32 PM12h 21m
April6:48 AM5:37 PM10h 50m
May7:22 AM4:55 PM9h 34m
June7:46 AM4:39 PM8h 52m
July7:43 AM4:53 PM9h 09m
August7:09 AM5:24 PM10h 15m
September6:15 AM5:59 PM11h 44m
October6:22 AM7:33 PM13h 12m
November5:43 AM8:12 PM14h 30m
December5:34 AM8:42 PM15h 08m

Nearby Stations

Maydena Post Office, TAS October 31 - April 13 Ouse Fire Station, TAS October 30 - April 2 Grove (Comparison), TAS October 19 - April 13 Melton Mowbray (North Stockman, TAS October 18 - April 22 Mount Wellington, TAS December 23 - January 19 Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS

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