Frost Dates for Penola, Australia

Based on data from Coonawarra weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. September 1
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. May 15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 September 18
First Fall Frost May 4

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 17
First Fall Hard Freeze June 7
-37.38°N, 140.84°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

256 Days September 1 to May 15

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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

Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25°
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jun
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Jul
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jan
5 mm
5.1 mm
Feb
18 mm
17.8 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
69 mm
68.6 mm
May
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
84 mm
83.8 mm
Aug
69 mm
68.6 mm
Sep
30 mm
30.5 mm
Oct
23 mm
22.9 mm
Nov
28 mm
27.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Feb: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
May: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Jun: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 27m
Jul: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Aug: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
Nov: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 03m
Dec: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Daylight Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m

Nearby Stations

Naracoorte Aerodrome, SA October 11 - May 11 Mount Gambier Aero, SA August 22 - June 6 Casterton Showgrounds, VIC September 17 - May 22 Padthaway South, SA September 2 - May 13 Robe Comparison, SA Cape Jaffa (The Limestone), SA

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