Frost Dates for Orbost (Comparison), 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. August 10
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. June 21
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 August 22
First Fall Frost June 17
-37.69°N, 148.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

315 Days August 10 to June 21

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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

0° 10° 20° 30°
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Feb
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Mar
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jul
11°
High: 17°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jan
71 mm
71.1 mm
Feb
53 mm
53.3 mm
Mar
69 mm
68.6 mm
Apr
43 mm
43.2 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jul
48 mm
48.3 mm
Aug
81 mm
81.3 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
79 mm
78.7 mm
Nov
84 mm
83.8 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, VIC 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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