Frost Dates for Malanda, Australia

Based on data from Kairi Research Station weather station, 10 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.

-17.35°N, 145.60°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 10b

Avg. annual minimum: 35 to 40°F (2 to 4°C)

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

Cwa Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter)

Hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. Similar to Cfa but with a distinct dry winter season. Monsoon-influenced rains support summer crops; winter is ideal for cool-season planting.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Feb
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
Apr
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 15°C
May
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Oct
23°
High: 29°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 17°C
Nov
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
254 mm
254.0 mm
Jan
325 mm
325.1 mm
Feb
213 mm
213.4 mm
Mar
97 mm
96.5 mm
Apr
38 mm
38.1 mm
May
25 mm
25.4 mm
Jun
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jul
13 mm
12.7 mm
Aug
5 mm
5.1 mm
Sep
23 mm
22.9 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
135 mm
134.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
Feb: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 34m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 07m
Apr: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
May: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Jun: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Jul: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Aug: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 25m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Nov: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 49m
Dec: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
Daylight Longest: 13h 02m · Shortest: 10h 58m

Nearby Stations

Walkamin Research Station, QLD Mareeba Airport, QLD Cairns Aero, QLD Innisfail, QLD South Johnstone Exp Stn, QLD Low Isles Lighthouse, QLD

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