Frost Dates for Dunedin, New Zealand

Coordinates: -45.867, 170.500

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Dunedin, New Zealand typically occurs around Aug 30, and the first autumn air frost around Jun 8. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -83 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -1.1 to 1.7°C (30 to 35°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is July, with an average low of 6°C (43°F). The warmest month is February, with an average high of 17°C (63°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Aug 30 (last spring) to Jun 8 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 10a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Air Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Aug 30 to Jun 8, which provides approximately 281 frost free days.

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  • Air Frost possible
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First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostJun 8Aug 30
Light Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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