Frost Dates for Millthorpe, Australia

Based on data from Orange Airport Aws weather station, 6 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 20
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 30
First Fall Frost April 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 21
First Fall Hard Freeze May 18
-33.45°N, 149.19°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days October 20 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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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

0° 10° 20° 30°
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
8°
High: 14°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
May
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Jun
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 0°C
Jul
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Nov
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jan
79 mm
78.7 mm
Feb
69 mm
68.6 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
58 mm
58.4 mm
May
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jun
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jul
84 mm
83.8 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
69 mm
68.6 mm
Oct
79 mm
78.7 mm
Nov
81 mm
81.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 59m
Feb: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
May: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Jun: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Jul: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Aug: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
Nov: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Dec: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Daylight Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m

Nearby Stations

Orange Airport Comparison, Australia October 20 - April 29 Orange Agricultural Institute, Australia October 4 - May 18 Bathurst Agricultural Station, Australia October 13 - April 29 Bathurst Airport Aws, Australia October 9 - April 30 Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, Australia August 17 - June 7 Cowra Airport Comparison, Australia September 28 - May 17

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