Frost Dates for Ballan, Australia

Based on data from Sheoaks weather station, 22 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 13
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 28
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 October 4
First Fall Frost May 11
-37.60°N, 144.23°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

257 Days September 13 to May 28

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° 15° 25°
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Apr
11°
High: 16°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°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
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Nov
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
41 mm
40.6 mm
Feb
8 mm
7.6 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
36 mm
35.6 mm
May
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jun
36 mm
35.6 mm
Jul
74 mm
73.7 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
64 mm
63.5 mm
Oct
66 mm
66.0 mm
Nov
25 mm
25.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 21m
Feb: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 25m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
May: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Jun: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 23m
Jul: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 37m
Aug: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 01m
Nov: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
Dec: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 38m · Shortest: 9h 22m

Nearby Stations

Avalon Airport, VIC August 14 - June 15 Grovedale (Geelong Airport), VIC August 1 - June 15 Colac (Mount Gellibrand), VIC Ballarat Aerodrome, VIC October 16 - May 7 Laverton Raaf, VIC August 22 - June 20 Aireys Inlet, VIC

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