Frost Dates for Scotts Peak Dam, TAS
Elevation: 408 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.
September 16
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.
May 31
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
October 2
First Fall Frost
May 24
Growing Season
257 Days
September 16 to May 31
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
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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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| February | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| March | 19° | 13° | 8° |
| April | 15° | 11° | 7° |
| May | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| June | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| July | 9° | 6° | 3° |
| August | 10° | 7° | 3° |
| September | 12° | 8° | 4° |
| October | 15° | 10° | 5° |
| November | 18° | 13° | 7° |
| December | 19° | 14° | 8° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 109 |
| February | 81 |
| March | 127 |
| April | 137 |
| May | 191 |
| June | 185 |
| July | 218 |
| August | 234 |
| September | 216 |
| October | 168 |
| November | 119 |
| December | 147 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 11m · Shortest: 8h 49m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:35 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 51m |
| February | 5:09 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 42m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 49m |
| May | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 32m |
| June | 7:35 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 50m |
| July | 7:26 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 07m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 14m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 43m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 13m |
| November | 4:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 14h 31m |
| December | 4:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 15h 10m |
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