Frost Dates for Falls Creek, 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. December 18
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. January 23
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 December 24
First Fall Frost January 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze November 30
First Fall Hard Freeze March 17
-36.87°N, 147.28°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

36 Days December 18 to January 23

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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° 5° 15°
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jan
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Feb
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Mar
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
May
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -2°C
Jun
-1°
High: 1°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -3°C
Jul
-1°
High: 2°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -3°C
Aug
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Sep
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Oct
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
122 mm
121.9 mm
Jan
104 mm
104.1 mm
Feb
112 mm
111.8 mm
Mar
102 mm
101.6 mm
Apr
94 mm
94.0 mm
May
145 mm
144.8 mm
Jun
102 mm
101.6 mm
Jul
109 mm
109.2 mm
Aug
119 mm
119.4 mm
Sep
135 mm
134.6 mm
Oct
124 mm
124.5 mm
Nov
142 mm
142.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Feb: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
May: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Jun: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 29m
Jul: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Aug: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 35m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
Nov: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 01m
Dec: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 32m · Shortest: 9h 28m

Nearby Stations

Mount Hotham, VIC December 19 - January 20 Dartmouth Reservoir, VIC September 18 - May 14 Hunters Hill, VIC September 28 - May 31 Mount Buller, VIC December 15 - January 26 Hume Reservoir, NSW August 10 - June 12 Albury Airport Aws, NSW August 30 - May 30

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