Frost Dates for Orford (Aubin Court), TAS

Elevation: 14 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. August 19
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. June 10

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 2
First Fall Frost June 1
42.55°S, 147.88°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

295 Days August 19 to June 10

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
January22°17°13°
February22°17°12°
March20°16°11°
April18°13°8°
May16°11°7°
June13°9°5°
July13°8°4°
August14°9°5°
September16°11°6°
October17°12°8°
November19°14°9°
December21°16°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January53
February38
March30
April38
May20
June48
July28
August64
September46
October51
November64
December56

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 15h 08m · Shortest: 8h 52m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January4:36 AM7:24 PM14h 48m
February5:10 AM6:50 PM13h 40m
March5:50 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
April6:35 AM5:25 PM10h 50m
May7:13 AM4:47 PM9h 34m
June7:33 AM4:27 PM8h 54m
July7:25 AM4:35 PM9h 10m
August6:52 AM5:08 PM10h 16m
September6:08 AM5:52 PM11h 44m
October5:24 AM6:36 PM13h 11m
November4:46 AM7:14 PM14h 29m
December4:27 AM7:33 PM15h 07m

Nearby Stations

Tunnack Fire Station, TAS November 16 - March 7 Campania (Kincora), TAS September 27 - May 14 Hobart Airport, TAS August 2 - June 17 Swansea Post Office, TAS August 31 - May 30 Melton Mowbray (North Stockman, TAS October 18 - April 22 Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS

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