Frost Dates for Bright, Australia

Based on data from Mount Hotham weather station, 20 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. December 19
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. January 20
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 December 24
First Fall Frost January 11

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze December 6
First Fall Hard Freeze February 11
-36.73°N, 146.96°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

32 Days December 19 to January 20

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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° 5° 15°
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Jan
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Feb
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Mar
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
May
0°
High: 2°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -2°C
Jun
-2°
High: 0°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -4°C
Jul
-2°
High: 0°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -4°C
Aug
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -2°C
Sep
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Oct
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
117 mm
116.8 mm
Jan
102 mm
101.6 mm
Feb
124 mm
124.5 mm
Mar
109 mm
109.2 mm
Apr
140 mm
139.7 mm
May
122 mm
121.9 mm
Jun
135 mm
134.6 mm
Jul
107 mm
106.7 mm
Aug
140 mm
139.7 mm
Sep
107 mm
106.7 mm
Oct
157 mm
157.5 mm
Nov
142 mm
142.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Feb: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
May: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 01m
Jun: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 29m
Jul: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Aug: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 35m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Oct: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
Nov: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 01m
Dec: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 32m
Daylight Longest: 14h 32m · Shortest: 9h 28m

Nearby Stations

Falls Creek, Australia December 18 - January 23 Dartmouth Reservoir, Australia September 18 - May 14 Mount Buller, Australia December 15 - January 26 Mount Moornapa, Australia Hunters Hill, Australia September 28 - May 31 Wangaratta Aero, Australia September 26 - May 7

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