Frost Dates for Ross (The Boulevards), TAS
Elevation: 186 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.
November 15
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.
March 28
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 27
First Fall Frost
March 16
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
October 7
First Fall Hard Freeze
April 27
Growing Season
132 Days
November 15 to March 28
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
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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 18° | 11° |
| February | 24° | 17° | 11° |
| March | 22° | 15° | 8° |
| April | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| May | 14° | 9° | 3° |
| June | 12° | 7° | 2° |
| July | 11° | 6° | 1° |
| August | 12° | 7° | 2° |
| September | 15° | 9° | 4° |
| October | 17° | 11° | 5° |
| November | 20° | 14° | 7° |
| December | 23° | 16° | 9° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 38 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 25 |
| April | 36 |
| May | 25 |
| June | 41 |
| July | 38 |
| August | 41 |
| September | 48 |
| October | 46 |
| November | 43 |
| December | 28 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 04m · Shortest: 8h 56m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:38 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 44m |
| February | 5:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 38m |
| March | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 51m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 37m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 57m |
| July | 7:23 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 14m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 18m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| October | 5:25 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 10m |
| November | 4:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 26m |
| December | 4:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 15h 03m |
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