Frost Dates for TARA HILLS, New Zealand
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 26
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.
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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
November 5
First Fall Frost
April 21
Hard Freeze (28°F / -2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
September 29
First Fall Hard Freeze
May 25
Growing Season
187 Days
October 26 to May 1
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 8a
Temperature
20°
40°
60°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
3"
3.9"
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 22m · Shortest: 8h 38m
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