Frost Dates for Rockbank, Australia

Based on data from Laverton Raaf weather station, 10 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 22
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 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 September 4
First Fall Frost June 16
-37.73°N, 144.67°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

302 Days August 22 to June 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 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°
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Feb
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
10°
High: 15°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: 6°C
Aug
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Nov
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
36 mm
35.6 mm
Jan
28 mm
27.9 mm
Feb
25 mm
25.4 mm
Mar
38 mm
38.1 mm
Apr
28 mm
27.9 mm
May
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jun
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jul
38 mm
38.1 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
41 mm
40.6 mm
Oct
51 mm
50.8 mm
Nov
36 mm
35.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:50 AM – 7:10 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: 7:11 AM – 4:49 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 00m
Nov: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
Dec: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 38m · Shortest: 9h 22m

Nearby Stations

Essendon Airport, Australia July 29 - June 21 Melbourne Regional Office, Australia Melbourne Airport, Australia Bundoora (Latrobe University), Australia August 10 - June 12 Avalon Airport, Australia August 14 - June 15 Viewbank (Arpansa), Australia August 5 - June 13

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