Frost Dates for Ranelagh, TAS

Based on data from Grove (Comparison) weather station, 3 miles away

Elevation: 35 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 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. April 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 November 3
First Fall Frost April 4

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 1
First Fall Hard Freeze May 28
43.01°S, 147.04°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

176 Days October 19 to April 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 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
January23°16°10°
February23°16°10°
March21°14°8°
April18°12°6°
May15°10°4°
June13°8°2°
July12°7°2°
August14°8°3°
September15°10°4°
October17°12°6°
November19°13°7°
December21°15°8°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January46
February51
March36
April46
May38
June53
July58
August81
September79
October64
November61
December56

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 15h 11m · Shortest: 8h 49m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January5:56 AM8:46 PM14h 50m
February6:35 AM8:17 PM13h 42m
March7:11 AM7:32 PM12h 21m
April6:47 AM5:36 PM10h 49m
May7:22 AM4:54 PM9h 32m
June7:47 AM4:37 PM8h 51m
July7:44 AM4:51 PM9h 08m
August7:09 AM5:23 PM10h 14m
September6:14 AM5:58 PM11h 43m
October6:21 AM7:33 PM13h 13m
November5:41 AM8:12 PM14h 31m
December5:33 AM8:42 PM15h 10m

Nearby Stations

Mount Wellington, TAS December 23 - January 19 Hobart (Ellerslie Road), TAS Geeveston (Cemetery Road), TAS September 29 - April 22 Bull Bay (Lauriston), TAS Bushy Park (Bushy Park Estates, TAS October 16 - April 15 Hartz Mountain (Keoghs Pimple), TAS November 24 - April 3

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