Frost Dates for Virginia, Australia

Based on data from Edinburgh Raaf weather station, 5 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. July 31
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. June 11
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 August 8
First Fall Frost June 1
-34.67°N, 138.56°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

315 Days July 31 to June 11

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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

Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25° 35°
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Jan
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 17°C
Feb
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Apr
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
May
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
22°
High: 28°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 15°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jan
13 mm
12.7 mm
Feb
10 mm
10.2 mm
Mar
20 mm
20.3 mm
Apr
38 mm
38.1 mm
May
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jun
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jul
53 mm
53.3 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
25 mm
25.4 mm
Oct
20 mm
20.3 mm
Nov
18 mm
17.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h10h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
Feb: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 15m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Apr: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 07m
May: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Jun: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 41m
Jul: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 53m
Aug: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 42m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
Nov: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
Dec: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 19m
Daylight Longest: 14h 20m · Shortest: 9h 40m

Nearby Stations

Parafield Airport, SA August 6 - June 15 Roseworthy Aws, SA September 24 - June 15 Adelaide (Kent Town), SA Rosedale (Turretfield Research, SA September 13 - June 11 Mount Crawford (Mt Crawford Aw, SA Adelaide Airport, SA

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