Frost Dates for TARA HILLS, New Zealand
Elevation: 479 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.
October 26
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.
May 1
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
November 5
First Fall Frost
April 21
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
September 29
First Fall Hard Freeze
May 25
Growing Season
187 Days
October 26 to May 1
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 8a
Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°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
-5°
5°
15°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (0°C)
Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 15° | 10° |
| February | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| March | 17° | 13° | 9° |
| April | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| May | 9° | 6° | 3° |
| June | 5° | 2° | 0° |
| July | 4° | 1° | -1° |
| August | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| September | 10° | 6° | 2° |
| October | 13° | 8° | 4° |
| November | 15° | 11° | 6° |
| December | 18° | 13° | 9° |
Precipitation
0 mm
30 mm
60 mm
90 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 99 |
| February | 61 |
| March | 71 |
| April | 71 |
| May | 71 |
| June | 74 |
| July | 71 |
| August | 66 |
| September | 79 |
| October | 94 |
| November | 89 |
| December | 94 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 22m · Shortest: 8h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 15h 00m |
| February | 5:06 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 47m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 45m |
| May | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 24m |
| June | 7:40 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 39m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 58m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 08m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 43m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 17m |
| November | 4:40 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 40m |
| December | 4:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 15h 21m |
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