Frost Dates for Sorrento, VIC
Based on data from Grovedale (Geelong Airport) weather station, 23 miles away
Elevation: 29 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.
August 1
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.
June 15
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
August 9
First Fall Frost
June 9
Growing Season
318 Days
August 1 to June 15
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 10a
Avg. annual minimum: −1 to 2°C
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.
Temperature
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25°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 19° | 13° |
| February | 25° | 19° | 14° |
| March | 23° | 18° | 12° |
| April | 20° | 15° | 9° |
| May | 17° | 13° | 8° |
| June | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| July | 14° | 10° | 5° |
| August | 15° | 10° | 6° |
| September | 17° | 12° | 7° |
| October | 19° | 13° | 8° |
| November | 21° | 15° | 10° |
| December | 23° | 17° | 11° |
Precipitation
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60 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 23 |
| February | 36 |
| March | 15 |
| April | 38 |
| May | 41 |
| June | 38 |
| July | 51 |
| August | 56 |
| September | 48 |
| October | 48 |
| November | 61 |
| December | 30 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Australian Eastern Time (AET)
Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:21 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 23m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 26m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 60m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 56m |
| June | 7:42 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 21m |
| July | 7:41 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 35m |
| August | 7:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 31m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 07m |
| December | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 39m |
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