Frost Dates for Tunnack Fire Station, 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. November 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. March 7
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 November 27
First Fall Frost February 19

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze October 3
First Fall Hard Freeze April 24
-42.45°N, 147.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

111 Days November 16 to March 7

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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: 22°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
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
May
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Jul
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Aug
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
36 mm
35.6 mm
Jan
38 mm
38.1 mm
Feb
36 mm
35.6 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
38 mm
38.1 mm
May
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jun
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jul
66 mm
66.0 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
56 mm
55.9 mm
Oct
64 mm
63.5 mm
Nov
48 mm
48.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h
Jan: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 47m
Feb: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 40m
Mar: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Apr: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
May: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 35m
Jun: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 54m
Jul: 7:25 AM – 4:35 PM · 9h 11m
Aug: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Sep: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Oct: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 11m
Nov: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Dec: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 06m
Daylight Longest: 15h 07m · Shortest: 8h 53m

Nearby Stations

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