Frost Dates for HOKITIKA AERODROME, New Zealand

Elevation: 34 m

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. September 2
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. June 10
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 September 14
First Fall Frost June 4
-42.72°N, 170.98°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

281 Days September 2 to June 10

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°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° 5° 10° 15° 20°
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Apr
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 7°C
May
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Aug
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
310 mm
309.9 mm
Jan
206 mm
205.7 mm
Feb
239 mm
238.8 mm
Mar
259 mm
259.1 mm
Apr
262 mm
261.6 mm
May
259 mm
259.1 mm
Jun
218 mm
218.4 mm
Jul
246 mm
246.4 mm
Aug
292 mm
292.1 mm
Sep
351 mm
350.5 mm
Oct
297 mm
297.2 mm
Nov
351 mm
350.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h
Jan: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 49m
Feb: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 41m
Mar: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Apr: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
May: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 34m
Jun: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 52m
Jul: 7:25 AM – 4:35 PM · 9h 09m
Aug: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 15m
Sep: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Oct: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Nov: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 30m
Dec: 4:26 AM – 7:34 PM · 15h 08m
Daylight Longest: 15h 09m · Shortest: 8h 51m

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