Frost Dates for Katherine, Australia

Based on data from Katherine Aviation Museum weather station, 2 miles away

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-14.47°N, 132.26°W © OpenStreetMap

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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40°
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 21°C
Apr
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
May
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 14°C
Jun
22°
High: 30°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
24°
High: 32°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
28°
High: 36°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 20°C
Sep
31°
High: 38°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 24°C
Oct
31°
High: 37°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 25°C
Nov
30°
High: 36°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
325 mm
325.1 mm
Jan
249 mm
248.9 mm
Feb
175 mm
175.3 mm
Mar
33 mm
33.0 mm
Apr
3 mm
2.5 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
3 mm
2.5 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
38 mm
38.1 mm
Oct
99 mm
99.1 mm
Nov
254 mm
254.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h13h
Jan: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
Feb: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Apr: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
May: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Jun: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 09m
Jul: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 13m
Aug: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 31m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Nov: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 41m
Dec: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
Daylight Longest: 12h 51m · Shortest: 11h 09m

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