Frost Dates for Walcha, Australia

Based on data from Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) weather station, 15 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 26
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 15
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 7
First Fall Frost April 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 30
First Fall Hard Freeze April 29
-30.98°N, 151.59°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

171 Days October 26 to April 15

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°
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
13°
High: 21°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
May
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
Jun
6°
High: 13°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: -1°C
Jul
7°
High: 15°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: -1°C
Aug
10°
High: 18°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 2°C
Sep
13°
High: 22°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
16°
High: 24°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jan
76 mm
76.2 mm
Feb
48 mm
48.3 mm
Mar
33 mm
33.0 mm
Apr
36 mm
35.6 mm
May
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jun
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jul
38 mm
38.1 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
71 mm
71.1 mm
Oct
86 mm
86.4 mm
Nov
109 mm
109.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Feb: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Apr: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
May: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Jun: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Jul: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Aug: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 49m
Oct: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 47m
Nov: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Dec: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 00m
Daylight Longest: 14h 01m · Shortest: 9h 59m

Nearby Stations

Tamworth Airport Aws, NSW September 5 - May 18 Armidale Airport Aws, NSW October 3 - May 15 Armidale (Tree Group Nursery), NSW October 18 - April 24 Quirindi Post Office, NSW September 4 - May 25 Guyra Hospital, NSW October 3 - May 8 Barraba Post Office, NSW September 26 - May 9

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