Frost Dates for Armidale, Australia

Based on data from Armidale (Tree Group Nursery) weather station, 2 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. October 18
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. April 24
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 27
First Fall Frost April 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze October 2
First Fall Hard Freeze May 10
-30.50°N, 151.67°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

188 Days October 18 to April 24

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 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° 5° 15° 25°
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
May
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 1°C
Jun
6°
High: 13°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 0°C
Jul
7°
High: 15°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
Aug
11°
High: 19°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
14°
High: 22°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
16°
High: 24°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
86 mm
86.4 mm
Jan
94 mm
94.0 mm
Feb
66 mm
66.0 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
23 mm
22.9 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jul
41 mm
40.6 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
71 mm
71.1 mm
Oct
86 mm
86.4 mm
Nov
94 mm
94.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Feb: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Apr: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
May: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 27m
Jun: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Jul: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Aug: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 53m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
Nov: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 35m
Dec: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Daylight Longest: 13h 59m · Shortest: 10h 01m

Nearby Stations

Armidale Airport Aws, NSW October 3 - May 15 Guyra Hospital, NSW October 3 - May 8 Woolbrook (Danglemah Road), NSW October 26 - April 15 Glen Innes Post Office, NSW September 11 - May 17 Glen Innes Ag Research Stn, NSW September 25 - May 8 Glen Innes Airport Aws, NSW October 24 - April 28

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