Frost Dates for The Gemfields, Australia

Based on data from Emerald Airport weather station, 24 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.

-23.53°N, 147.80°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.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25° 35°
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
28°
High: 34°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Feb
27°
High: 33°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Mar
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Apr
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
May
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
18°
High: 26°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
21°
High: 29°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
25°
High: 32°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 17°C
Oct
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jan
86 mm
86.4 mm
Feb
66 mm
66.0 mm
Mar
25 mm
25.4 mm
Apr
10 mm
10.2 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
15 mm
15.2 mm
Aug
28 mm
27.9 mm
Sep
36 mm
35.6 mm
Oct
43 mm
43.2 mm
Nov
74 mm
73.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Feb: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
May: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Jun: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 33m
Jul: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 41m
Aug: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 11m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 34m
Nov: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Dec: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
Daylight Longest: 13h 27m · Shortest: 10h 33m

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