Frost Dates for Smiths Lake, Australia

Based on data from Forster - Tuncurry R.V.C.P. weather station, 14 miles away

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-32.38°N, 152.50°W © OpenStreetMap

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 10b

Avg. annual minimum: 35 to 40°F (2 to 4°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

5° 15° 25°
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Feb
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Apr
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
May
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Aug
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
Nov
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
97 mm
96.5 mm
Jan
150 mm
149.9 mm
Feb
180 mm
180.3 mm
Mar
117 mm
116.8 mm
Apr
114 mm
114.3 mm
May
132 mm
132.1 mm
Jun
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jul
53 mm
53.3 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
89 mm
88.9 mm
Oct
112 mm
111.8 mm
Nov
97 mm
96.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
Feb: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
May: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 21m
Jun: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Jul: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 05m
Aug: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 49m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 49m
Nov: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 41m
Dec: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 06m
Daylight Longest: 14h 07m · Shortest: 9h 53m

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