Frost Dates for Mount Baw Baw, 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 20
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 31
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 25
First Fall Frost January 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze November 14
First Fall Hard Freeze May 2
-37.84°N, 146.27°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

42 Days December 20 to January 31

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 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° 5° 15°
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jan
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Feb
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Mar
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
May
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
Jun
0°
High: 2°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -2°C
Jul
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -2°C
Aug
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Sep
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Oct
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°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 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jan
112 mm
111.8 mm
Feb
99 mm
99.1 mm
Mar
137 mm
137.2 mm
Apr
150 mm
149.9 mm
May
163 mm
162.6 mm
Jun
183 mm
182.9 mm
Jul
203 mm
203.2 mm
Aug
183 mm
182.9 mm
Sep
155 mm
154.9 mm
Oct
157 mm
157.5 mm
Nov
142 mm
142.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 21m
Feb: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 25m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
May: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Jun: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Jul: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 37m
Aug: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Nov: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
Dec: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 22m

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