Frost Dates for Cobden, VIC

Based on data from Mortlake Racecourse weather station, 24 miles away

Elevation: 137 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. October 2
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 10

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 23
First Fall Frost April 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 23
First Fall Hard Freeze May 24
38.33°S, 143.07°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

220 Days October 2 to May 10

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

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January26°19°11°
February26°19°12°
March24°17°10°
April20°14°8°
May16°11°7°
June14°9°5°
July13°9°5°
August14°9°5°
September16°11°6°
October18°12°6°
November21°15°8°
December24°17°9°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January23
February33
March25
April46
May64
June64
July69
August71
September66
October61
November51
December36

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 39m · Shortest: 9h 21m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:27 AM8:49 PM14h 22m
February7:01 AM8:26 PM13h 25m
March7:30 AM7:47 PM12h 18m
April6:59 AM5:59 PM11h 00m
May7:27 AM5:23 PM9h 56m
June7:48 AM5:10 PM9h 22m
July7:46 AM5:23 PM9h 36m
August7:17 AM5:49 PM10h 31m
September6:30 AM6:16 PM11h 46m
October6:44 AM7:44 PM13h 01m
November6:11 AM8:17 PM14h 06m
December6:06 AM8:44 PM14h 38m

Nearby Stations

Warrnambool Airport Ndb, VIC August 23 - June 8 Port Fairy Aws, VIC Hamilton Airport, VIC September 7 - June 3 Weeaproinah, VIC Ararat Prison, VIC October 26 - April 28 Colac (Mount Gellibrand), VIC

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