Frost Dates for Cooma, Australia

Based on data from Cooma Visitors Centre weather station, 0 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. November 16
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. March 29
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 November 29
First Fall Frost March 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze October 15
First Fall Hard Freeze April 25
-36.24°N, 149.12°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

132 Days November 16 to March 29

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: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 11°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Feb
16°
High: 24°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 8°C
Mar
12°
High: 20°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
8°
High: 15°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 0°C
May
5°
High: 12°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: -1°C
Jun
4°
High: 11°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: -3°C
Jul
6°
High: 13°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: -2°C
Aug
9°
High: 16°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 1°C
Sep
12°
High: 20°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
15°
High: 23°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 7°C
Nov
17°
High: 25°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
48 mm
48.3 mm
Mar
23 mm
22.9 mm
Apr
18 mm
17.8 mm
May
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jun
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jul
23 mm
22.9 mm
Aug
25 mm
25.4 mm
Sep
43 mm
43.2 mm
Oct
58 mm
58.4 mm
Nov
64 mm
63.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h10h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 13m
Feb: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
May: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Jun: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 33m
Jul: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Aug: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 37m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 57m
Nov: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Dec: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 27m
Daylight Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m

Nearby Stations

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