Frost Dates for Chigwell, TAS

Based on data from Mount Wellington weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 64 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. December 23
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. January 19

This location has a very short growing season. Frost can occur at almost any time of year.

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 December 27
First Fall Frost January 9

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze November 30
First Fall Hard Freeze March 27
42.81°S, 147.24°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

27 Days December 23 to January 19

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 Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January14°10°5°
February14°9°5°
March12°8°4°
April8°5°2°
May6°3°1°
June4°2°0°
July3°1°-1°
August3°1°-2°
September5°2°-1°
October8°4°0°
November10°6°2°
December12°7°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January109
February81
March91
April89
May79
June97
July66
August69
September84
October86
November99
December94

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 15h 10m · Shortest: 8h 50m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:56 AM8:45 PM14h 50m
February6:35 AM8:16 PM13h 41m
March7:10 AM7:31 PM12h 21m
April6:47 AM5:36 PM10h 49m
May7:21 AM4:54 PM9h 33m
June7:46 AM4:37 PM8h 51m
July7:43 AM4:51 PM9h 08m
August7:08 AM5:23 PM10h 15m
September6:14 AM5:57 PM11h 44m
October6:20 AM7:32 PM13h 12m
November5:41 AM8:11 PM14h 31m
December5:32 AM8:41 PM15h 09m

Nearby Stations

Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS Grove (Comparison), TAS October 19 - April 13 Hobart Airport, TAS August 2 - June 17 Bull Bay (Lauriston), TAS Campania (Kincora), TAS September 27 - May 14 Bushy Park (Bushy Park Estates, TAS October 16 - April 15

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