Frost Dates for Scotts Peak Dam, 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. September 16
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. May 31
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 2
First Fall Frost May 24
-43.04°N, 146.27°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

257 Days September 16 to May 31

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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°
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Jan
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Feb
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Mar
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
May
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Sep
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Nov
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
109 mm
109.2 mm
Jan
81 mm
81.3 mm
Feb
127 mm
127.0 mm
Mar
137 mm
137.2 mm
Apr
191 mm
190.5 mm
May
185 mm
185.4 mm
Jun
218 mm
218.4 mm
Jul
234 mm
233.7 mm
Aug
216 mm
215.9 mm
Sep
168 mm
167.6 mm
Oct
119 mm
119.4 mm
Nov
147 mm
147.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h9h10h11.5h13h14.5h15h
Jan: 4:35 AM – 7:25 PM · 14h 51m
Feb: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 42m
Mar: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Apr: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 49m
May: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Jun: 7:35 AM – 4:25 PM · 8h 50m
Jul: 7:26 AM – 4:34 PM · 9h 07m
Aug: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Sep: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Oct: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 13m
Nov: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 31m
Dec: 4:25 AM – 7:35 PM · 15h 10m
Daylight Longest: 15h 11m · Shortest: 8h 49m

Nearby Stations

Strathgordon Village, TAS September 14 - June 8 Maydena Post Office, TAS October 31 - April 13 Hartz Mountain (Keoghs Pimple), TAS November 24 - April 3 Geeveston (Cemetery Road), TAS September 29 - April 22 Bushy Park (Bushy Park Estates, TAS October 16 - April 15 Grove (Comparison), TAS October 19 - April 13

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