Frost Dates for Cowra, Australia

Based on data from Cowra Research Centre (Evans S 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. August 17
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. June 7
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 August 29
First Fall Frost May 30
-33.84°N, 148.70°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

294 Days August 17 to June 7

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 10° 20° 30°
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Jan
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Feb
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Jul
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 15°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
43 mm
43.2 mm
Jan
64 mm
63.5 mm
Feb
28 mm
27.9 mm
Mar
25 mm
25.4 mm
Apr
28 mm
27.9 mm
May
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jun
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jul
46 mm
45.7 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
58 mm
58.4 mm
Oct
61 mm
61.0 mm
Nov
66 mm
66.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12.5h11h10h10h10h10.5h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 01m
Feb: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 13m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 09m
May: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 15m
Jun: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Jul: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Aug: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Nov: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Dec: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m

Nearby Stations

Cowra Airport Comparison, NSW September 28 - May 17 Grenfell (Quondong Rd), NSW September 3 - May 26 Orange Airport Comparison, NSW October 20 - April 29 Orange Airport Aws, NSW October 20 - April 24 Orange Agricultural Institute, NSW October 4 - May 18 Young Airport, NSW October 16 - April 29

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