Frost Dates for Rutherglen, VIC

Based on data from Rutherglen Research weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 173 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. October 14
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 4

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 October 24
First Fall Frost April 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 31
First Fall Hard Freeze May 25
36.05°S, 146.46°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

202 Days October 14 to May 4

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January32°23°15°
February31°23°14°
March28°19°11°
April23°15°7°
May18°11°4°
June14°8°3°
July13°8°2°
August14°8°2°
September18°11°4°
October22°14°6°
November26°18°9°
December30°21°12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January30
February36
March36
April25
May33
June56
July64
August56
September61
October46
November48
December36

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:17 AM8:29 PM14h 12m
February6:49 AM8:08 PM13h 19m
March7:15 AM7:32 PM12h 16m
April6:42 AM5:46 PM11h 04m
May7:08 AM5:13 PM10h 05m
June7:27 AM5:01 PM9h 33m
July7:26 AM5:13 PM9h 46m
August6:59 AM5:37 PM10h 38m
September6:15 AM6:02 PM11h 47m
October6:31 AM7:27 PM12h 57m
November6:00 AM7:58 PM13h 57m
December5:56 AM8:23 PM14h 27m

Nearby Stations

Corowa Airport, NSW September 7 - May 25 Wangaratta Aero, VIC September 26 - May 7 Albury Airport Aws, NSW August 30 - May 30 Yarrawonga, VIC September 19 - May 30 Hume Reservoir, NSW August 10 - June 12 Tocumwal Airport, NSW August 29 - June 6

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