Frost Dates for Cairnlea, Australia

Based on data from Essendon Airport weather station, 7 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 29
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 21
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 7
First Fall Frost June 17
-37.76°N, 144.79°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

327 Days July 29 to June 21

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.

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

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
43 mm
43.2 mm
Feb
28 mm
27.9 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
28 mm
27.9 mm
May
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jun
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
41 mm
40.6 mm
Sep
36 mm
35.6 mm
Oct
61 mm
61.0 mm
Nov
46 mm
45.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Feb: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 01m
May: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Jun: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 24m
Jul: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 38m
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 00m
Nov: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 05m
Dec: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 36m
Daylight Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m

Nearby Stations

Melbourne Airport, Australia Melbourne Regional Office, Australia Bundoora (Latrobe University), Australia August 10 - June 12 Viewbank (Arpansa), Australia August 5 - June 13 Laverton Raaf, Australia August 22 - June 20 Moorabbin Airport, Australia August 4 - June 20

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