Frost Dates for Epping, VIC

Based on data from Bundoora (Latrobe University) weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 131 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. August 10
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. June 12

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 August 23
First Fall Frost June 3
37.65°S, 145.03°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

306 Days August 10 to June 12

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
January27°21°14°
February27°21°14°
March24°19°13°
April20°15°10°
May17°12°8°
June14°10°6°
July14°10°6°
August15°11°6°
September17°12°7°
October20°14°9°
November23°17°11°
December25°19°13°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January43
February51
March41
April61
May48
June61
July51
August61
September69
October66
November76
December69

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:19 AM8:39 PM14h 20m
February6:52 AM8:16 PM13h 24m
March7:21 AM7:38 PM12h 17m
April6:50 AM5:51 PM11h 01m
May7:17 AM5:15 PM9h 58m
June7:38 AM5:02 PM9h 24m
July7:36 AM5:14 PM9h 38m
August7:08 AM5:40 PM10h 33m
September6:21 AM6:07 PM11h 46m
October6:35 AM7:35 PM13h 00m
November6:03 AM8:07 PM14h 05m
December5:58 AM8:34 PM14h 36m

Nearby Stations

Viewbank (Arpansa), VIC August 5 - June 13 Melbourne Regional Office, VIC Essendon Airport, VIC July 29 - June 21 Melbourne Airport, VIC Scoresby Research Institute, VIC August 13 - June 13 Moorabbin Airport, VIC August 4 - June 20

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