Frost Dates for Ararat Prison, VIC

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. October 26
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. April 28
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 8
First Fall Frost April 18

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 15
First Fall Hard Freeze May 24
-37.28°N, 142.98°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

184 Days October 26 to April 28

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° 30°
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 5°C
May
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Aug
10°
High: 16°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Sep
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Nov
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
30 mm
30.5 mm
Feb
10 mm
10.2 mm
Mar
28 mm
27.9 mm
Apr
43 mm
43.2 mm
May
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jun
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jul
71 mm
71.1 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
38 mm
38.1 mm
Oct
36 mm
35.6 mm
Nov
41 mm
40.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Feb: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
May: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Jun: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 27m
Jul: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Aug: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
Nov: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 03m
Dec: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Daylight Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m

Nearby Stations

Stawell Aerodrome, VIC September 6 - May 26 Maryborough, VIC September 3 - June 4 Ballarat Aerodrome, VIC October 16 - May 7 Mortlake Racecourse, VIC October 2 - May 10 Longerenong, VIC October 7 - May 21 Hamilton Airport, VIC September 7 - June 3

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