Frost Dates for Orbost, VIC

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-37.69°N, 148.47°W © OpenStreetMap

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°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° 15° 25°
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Jun
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jan
58 mm
58.4 mm
Feb
81 mm
81.3 mm
Mar
99 mm
99.1 mm
Apr
48 mm
48.3 mm
May
124 mm
124.5 mm
Jun
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jul
64 mm
63.5 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
86 mm
86.4 mm
Oct
76 mm
76.2 mm
Nov
145 mm
144.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Feb: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 01m
May: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Jun: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Jul: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 38m
Aug: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 33m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
Nov: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Dec: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 36m
Daylight Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m

Nearby Stations

Orbost (Comparison), VIC August 10 - June 21 Mount Nowa Nowa, VIC Gelantipy, VIC September 27 - May 29 Combienbar Aws, VIC September 1 - June 3 Point Hicks (Lighthouse), VIC Bairnsdale Airport, VIC August 26 - June 6

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