Frost Dates for Haddon, Australia

Based on data from Ballarat Aerodrome 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. October 16
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 7
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 30
First Fall Frost April 28

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 23
First Fall Hard Freeze May 27
-37.60°N, 143.72°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

203 Days October 16 to May 7

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

0° 10° 20° 30°
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Jan
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Feb
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Mar
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
May
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Aug
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Sep
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Nov
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jan
38 mm
38.1 mm
Feb
23 mm
22.9 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
56 mm
55.9 mm
May
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jun
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jul
74 mm
73.7 mm
Aug
64 mm
63.5 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
53 mm
53.3 mm
Nov
43 mm
43.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 19m
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 59m
Jun: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 25m
Jul: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 39m
Aug: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 33m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 60m
Nov: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Dec: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 35m
Daylight Longest: 14h 36m · Shortest: 9h 24m

Nearby Stations

Maryborough, VIC September 3 - June 4 Sheoaks, VICSeptember 13 - May 28 Castlemaine Prison, VIC October 3 - May 9 Ararat Prison, VIC October 26 - April 28 Colac (Mount Gellibrand), VIC Avalon Airport, VIC August 14 - June 15

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