Frost Dates for TARA HILLS, New Zealand

Elevation: 479 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. 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. May 1
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 5
First Fall Frost April 21

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze September 29
First Fall Hard Freeze May 25
-44.52°N, 169.90°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

187 Days October 26 to May 1

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°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°
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jan
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Feb
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Mar
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
May
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Jun
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
Jul
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Aug
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Sep
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jan
61 mm
61.0 mm
Feb
71 mm
71.1 mm
Mar
71 mm
71.1 mm
Apr
71 mm
71.1 mm
May
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jun
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jul
66 mm
66.0 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
94 mm
94.0 mm
Oct
89 mm
88.9 mm
Nov
94 mm
94.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h14h12.5h10.5h9.5h8.5h9h10h11.5h13.5h14.5h15.5h
Jan: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 15h 00m
Feb: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 47m
Mar: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Apr: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 45m
May: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Jun: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM · 8h 39m
Jul: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 58m
Aug: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Sep: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Oct: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 17m
Nov: 4:40 AM – 7:20 PM · 14h 40m
Dec: 4:20 AM – 7:40 PM · 15h 21m
Daylight Longest: 15h 22m · Shortest: 8h 38m

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