Frost Dates for Winchelsea, Australia

Based on data from Colac (Mount Gellibrand) weather station, 10 miles away

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-38.24°N, 143.98°W © OpenStreetMap

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°
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Mar
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
May
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Jun
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°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: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jan
28 mm
27.9 mm
Feb
20 mm
20.3 mm
Mar
38 mm
38.1 mm
Apr
46 mm
45.7 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jul
71 mm
71.1 mm
Aug
53 mm
53.3 mm
Sep
41 mm
40.6 mm
Oct
43 mm
43.2 mm
Nov
33 mm
33.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 23m
Feb: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 60m
May: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Jun: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 21m
Jul: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 35m
Aug: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 01m
Nov: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 07m
Dec: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 39m
Daylight Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m

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