Frost Dates for Queenstown, Australia

Based on data from Strahan Aerodrome weather station, 15 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. August 28
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 30
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 13
First Fall Frost May 21
-42.08°N, 145.56°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

275 Days August 28 to May 30

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.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

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

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jan
76 mm
76.2 mm
Feb
112 mm
111.8 mm
Mar
117 mm
116.8 mm
Apr
165 mm
165.1 mm
May
157 mm
157.5 mm
Jun
191 mm
190.5 mm
Jul
196 mm
195.6 mm
Aug
155 mm
154.9 mm
Sep
132 mm
132.1 mm
Oct
102 mm
101.6 mm
Nov
104 mm
104.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h9h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h
Jan: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 45m
Feb: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 39m
Mar: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Apr: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 51m
May: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Jun: 7:32 AM – 4:28 PM · 8h 56m
Jul: 7:24 AM – 4:36 PM · 9h 13m
Aug: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 17m
Sep: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Oct: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Nov: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 27m
Dec: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 04m
Daylight Longest: 15h 05m · Shortest: 8h 55m

Nearby Stations

Mount Read, TAS December 10 - February 24 Lake St Clair National Park, TAS December 9 - January 31 Strathgordon Village, TAS September 14 - June 8 Tarraleah Village, TAS November 23 - March 10 Luncheon Hill (Forestry), TAS September 4 - June 9 Liawenee, TAS December 23 - January 14

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