Frost Dates for Cape Otway Lighthouse, VIC

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-38.86°N, 143.51°W © OpenStreetMap

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 10b

Avg. annual minimum: 35 to 40°F (2 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

5° 10° 15° 20° 25°
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Apr
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
May
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Jul
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Aug
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jan
41 mm
40.6 mm
Feb
53 mm
53.3 mm
Mar
66 mm
66.0 mm
Apr
86 mm
86.4 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
104 mm
104.1 mm
Jul
117 mm
116.8 mm
Aug
91 mm
91.4 mm
Sep
79 mm
78.7 mm
Oct
66 mm
66.0 mm
Nov
56 mm
55.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 26m
Feb: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
May: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Jun: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 17m
Jul: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Aug: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 29m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 03m
Nov: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Dec: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 43m
Daylight Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

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