Frost Dates for Lake Eildon, VIC

Elevation: 230 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 29
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 27

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 September 10
First Fall Frost May 19

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 4
First Fall Hard Freeze June 23
37.23°S, 145.91°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

271 Days August 29 to May 27

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
January30°22°13°
February29°21°13°
March26°18°11°
April21°15°8°
May16°11°6°
June13°9°4°
July12°8°4°
August14°9°4°
September17°11°6°
October21°14°7°
November24°17°10°
December27°19°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January48
February43
March43
April51
May76
June84
July84
August89
September86
October66
November66
December66

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:17 AM8:35 PM14h 18m
February6:50 AM8:12 PM13h 23m
March7:17 AM7:35 PM12h 17m
April6:46 AM5:48 PM11h 02m
May7:13 AM5:13 PM10h 00m
June7:33 AM5:00 PM9h 27m
July7:32 AM5:12 PM9h 41m
August7:04 AM5:38 PM10h 34m
September6:18 AM6:04 PM11h 47m
October6:32 AM7:31 PM12h 59m
November6:00 AM8:03 PM14h 02m
December5:56 AM8:29 PM14h 33m

Nearby Stations

Eildon Fire Tower, VIC August 25 - June 15 Strathbogie, VIC October 14 - April 27 Mount Buller, VIC December 15 - January 26 Coldstream, VIC September 25 - May 4 Mount Baw Baw, VIC December 20 - January 31 Mangalore Airport, VIC September 29 - May 23

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