Frost Dates for HOKITIKA AERODROME, New Zealand
Elevation: 34 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
September 2
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
June 10
30% Probability
Only 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
September 14
First Fall Frost
June 4
Growing Season
281 Days
September 2 to June 10
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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: −4 to −1°C
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| February | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| March | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| April | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| May | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| June | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| July | 10° | 6° | 3° |
| August | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| September | 12° | 9° | 5° |
| October | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| November | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| December | 17° | 14° | 11° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 310 |
| February | 206 |
| March | 239 |
| April | 259 |
| May | 262 |
| June | 259 |
| July | 218 |
| August | 246 |
| September | 292 |
| October | 351 |
| November | 297 |
| December | 351 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 09m · Shortest: 8h 51m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:36 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| February | 5:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 41m |
| March | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 21m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 50m |
| May | 7:13 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 34m |
| June | 7:34 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 52m |
| July | 7:25 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 09m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 15m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 12m |
| November | 4:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 14h 30m |
| December | 4:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 15h 08m |
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