Frost Dates for Melton Mowbray (North Stockman, TAS

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. October 18
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. April 22
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 October 29
First Fall Frost April 10

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 6
First Fall Hard Freeze May 16
-42.49°N, 147.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days October 18 to April 22

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.

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

0° 10° 20°
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Jan
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Feb
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Mar
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
May
7°
High: 12°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Jul
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 4°C
Sep
11°
High: 17°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Nov
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jan
23 mm
22.9 mm
Feb
20 mm
20.3 mm
Mar
23 mm
22.9 mm
Apr
23 mm
22.9 mm
May
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jun
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jul
46 mm
45.7 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
38 mm
38.1 mm
Oct
46 mm
45.7 mm
Nov
36 mm
35.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h
Jan: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 47m
Feb: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Mar: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Apr: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
May: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 35m
Jun: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 54m
Jul: 7:25 AM – 4:35 PM · 9h 11m
Aug: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Sep: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Oct: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 11m
Nov: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Dec: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 06m
Daylight Longest: 15h 07m · Shortest: 8h 53m

Nearby Stations

Tunnack Fire Station, TAS November 16 - March 7 Campania (Kincora), TAS September 27 - May 14 Bushy Park (Bushy Park Estates, TAS October 16 - April 15 Ouse Fire Station, TAS October 30 - April 2 Mount Wellington, TAS December 23 - January 19 Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS

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