Frost Dates for Launceston (Ti Tree Bend), TAS

Elevation: 5 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 12
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 13

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 September 23
First Fall Frost May 6

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze July 29
First Fall Hard Freeze June 9
41.42°S, 147.12°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

243 Days September 12 to May 13

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°19°13°
February25°19°13°
March23°17°10°
April19°13°8°
May16°10°5°
June13°8°3°
July13°8°3°
August14°9°3°
September16°10°5°
October18°13°7°
November21°15°9°
December23°17°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January48
February28
March36
April48
May71
June61
July79
August81
September66
October56
November46
December46

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 60m · Shortest: 9h 00m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:01 AM8:41 PM14h 41m
February6:38 AM8:14 PM13h 36m
March7:11 AM7:31 PM12h 20m
April6:45 AM5:38 PM10h 53m
May7:18 AM4:58 PM9h 40m
June7:41 AM4:42 PM9h 01m
July7:39 AM4:56 PM9h 17m
August7:06 AM5:26 PM10h 20m
September6:14 AM5:58 PM11h 44m
October6:22 AM7:31 PM13h 09m
November5:45 AM8:08 PM14h 23m
December5:38 AM8:37 PM14h 59m

Nearby Stations

Launceston Airport, TAS October 5 - May 3 Cressy Research Station, TAS November 10 - March 20 Scottsdale (West Minstone Road, TAS September 25 - May 24 Low Head, TAS Bridport (Sea View Villas), TAS Devonport Airport, TAS August 28 - June 2

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