Frost Dates for Rosedale, VIC

Based on data from Morwell (Latrobe Valley Airpor weather station, 17 miles away

Elevation: 24 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. September 7
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 23

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 19
First Fall Frost May 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 7
First Fall Hard Freeze June 18
38.15°S, 146.79°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

258 Days September 7 to May 23

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
January27°20°13°
February27°20°13°
March25°18°11°
April21°15°9°
May17°12°6°
June14°9°4°
July14°9°4°
August15°10°4°
September17°11°6°
October20°14°7°
November22°16°10°
December25°18°11°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January43
February51
March48
April51
May56
June71
July66
August74
September84
October64
November76
December64

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:12 AM8:35 PM14h 23m
February6:46 AM8:12 PM13h 26m
March7:15 AM7:33 PM12h 18m
April6:44 AM5:44 PM10h 60m
May7:12 AM5:08 PM9h 56m
June7:34 AM4:55 PM9h 21m
July7:32 AM5:07 PM9h 35m
August7:03 AM5:34 PM10h 31m
September6:16 AM6:02 PM11h 46m
October6:29 AM7:30 PM13h 01m
November5:56 AM8:03 PM14h 07m
December5:51 AM8:29 PM14h 39m

Nearby Stations

Mount Baw Baw, VIC December 20 - January 31 Noojee (Slivar), VIC September 10 - June 1 East Sale Airport, VIC September 2 - June 1 Mount Moornapa, VIC Wonthaggi, VIC Bairnsdale Airport, VIC August 26 - June 6

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