Frost Dates for Tauranga, New Zealand

Coordinates: -37.686, 176.167

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Tauranga, New Zealand typically occurs around Jul 24, and the first autumn air frost around Jul 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -12 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 8°C (46°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 22°C (72°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Jul 24 (last spring) to Jul 12 (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: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Jul 24 to Jul 12, which provides approximately 352 frost free days.

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  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostJul 12Jul 24
Light Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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