Frost Dates for Shepparton, VIC

Based on data from Shepparton Airport weather station, 3 miles away

Elevation: 115 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 9
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 25

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 21
First Fall Frost May 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 6
First Fall Hard Freeze June 11
36.38°S, 145.40°E © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

258 Days September 9 to May 25

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.
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°24°15°
February31°23°15°
March28°20°13°
April23°16°9°
May18°12°6°
June14°9°4°
July13°8°3°
August15°9°4°
September18°12°5°
October22°15°8°
November27°19°11°
December29°21°13°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January25
February28
March28
April33
May36
June33
July38
August51
September28
October23
November38
December33

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Australian Eastern Time (AET) Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Australian Eastern Time (AET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:21 AM8:35 PM14h 14m
February6:53 AM8:13 PM13h 20m
March7:20 AM7:36 PM12h 17m
April6:47 AM5:51 PM11h 04m
May7:13 AM5:16 PM10h 04m
June7:33 AM5:04 PM9h 32m
July7:32 AM5:16 PM9h 45m
August7:04 AM5:41 PM10h 37m
September6:19 AM6:06 PM11h 47m
October6:35 AM7:32 PM12h 57m
November6:04 AM8:03 PM13h 59m
December5:60 AM8:29 PM14h 29m

Nearby Stations

Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag, VIC September 18 - May 21 Kyabram Dpi, VIC September 4 - June 4 Mangalore Airport, VIC September 29 - May 23 Strathbogie, VIC October 14 - April 27 Echuca Aerodrome, VIC September 6 - June 6 Tocumwal Airport, NSW August 29 - June 6

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