Frost Dates for Avalon Airport, 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. August 14
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. June 15
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 August 28
First Fall Frost June 9
-38.03°N, 144.48°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

305 Days August 14 to June 15

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

5° 15° 25°
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Jun
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jul
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
28 mm
27.9 mm
Feb
10 mm
10.2 mm
Mar
36 mm
35.6 mm
Apr
25 mm
25.4 mm
May
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
38 mm
38.1 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
41 mm
40.6 mm
Oct
53 mm
53.3 mm
Nov
25 mm
25.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 22m
Feb: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 25m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
May: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 57m
Jun: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 22m
Jul: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Aug: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 01m
Nov: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 06m
Dec: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 38m
Daylight Longest: 14h 39m · Shortest: 9h 21m

Nearby Stations

Grovedale (Geelong Airport), VIC August 1 - June 15 Laverton Raaf, VIC August 22 - June 20 Sheoaks, VICSeptember 13 - May 28 Melbourne Regional Office, VIC Essendon Airport, VIC July 29 - June 21 Melbourne Airport, VIC

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