Frost Dates for Mitchell, Australia

Based on data from Bathurst Agricultural Station 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. October 13
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 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 October 21
First Fall Frost April 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 11
First Fall Hard Freeze May 19
-33.43°N, 149.56°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

198 Days October 13 to April 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 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°
22°
High: 29°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
10°
High: 17°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
May
7°
High: 13°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Jun
7°
High: 12°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 1°C
Jul
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
10°
High: 17°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
13°
High: 21°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jan
66 mm
66.0 mm
Feb
53 mm
53.3 mm
Mar
25 mm
25.4 mm
Apr
30 mm
30.5 mm
May
43 mm
43.2 mm
Jun
43 mm
43.2 mm
Jul
51 mm
50.8 mm
Aug
58 mm
58.4 mm
Sep
56 mm
55.9 mm
Oct
76 mm
76.2 mm
Nov
71 mm
71.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 5:00 AM – 6:60 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 59m
Aug: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 45m
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

Bathurst Airport Aws, Australia October 9 - April 30 Orange Airport Aws, Australia October 20 - April 24 Orange Airport Comparison, Australia October 20 - April 29 Orange Agricultural Institute, Australia October 4 - May 18 Mount Boyce Aws, Australia September 17 - May 28 Katoomba (Murri St), Australia September 8 - June 5

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