Frost Dates for Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse, VIC

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-39.13°N, 146.42°W © OpenStreetMap

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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°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

5° 10° 15° 20° 25°
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 15°C
Mar
16°
High: 18°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Apr
14°
High: 15°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 12°C
May
12°
High: 13°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Aug
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
14°
High: 16°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Oct
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jan
51 mm
50.8 mm
Feb
61 mm
61.0 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
112 mm
111.8 mm
May
117 mm
116.8 mm
Jun
140 mm
139.7 mm
Jul
150 mm
149.9 mm
Aug
99 mm
99.1 mm
Sep
89 mm
88.9 mm
Oct
71 mm
71.1 mm
Nov
66 mm
66.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Feb: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
May: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 51m
Jun: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 16m
Jul: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 30m
Aug: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 03m
Nov: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 11m
Dec: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 44m
Daylight Longest: 14h 45m · Shortest: 9h 15m

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