Frost Dates for Aurukun, Australia

Based on data from Weipa Aero weather station, 49 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.

-13.36°N, 141.73°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 12b

Avg. annual minimum: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°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

15° 25° 35°
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 23°C
Apr
27°
High: 32°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 21°C
May
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 20°C
Jun
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 19°C
Jul
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Aug
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Sep
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
30°
High: 36°C
Avg: 30°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 150 mm 300 mm 450 mm
493 mm
492.8 mm
Jan
503 mm
502.9 mm
Feb
404 mm
403.9 mm
Mar
94 mm
94.0 mm
Apr
15 mm
15.2 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
20 mm
20.3 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
251 mm
251.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
Feb: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 05m
Apr: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
May: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
Jun: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
Jul: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 19m
Aug: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Sep: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Oct: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Nov: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 36m
Dec: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 45m
Daylight Longest: 12h 45m · Shortest: 11h 15m

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