Ballarat backyard, zone 2
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The area up the back of my garden, a bit out of sight/reach. There are some fruit trees (I'd like to have more) and one day I'd like to keep chickens here. There's also a semi-derelict greenhouse, which might one day be brought back to life.
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PublicTemperature
Experimental · new and might be flakyThis year is a little warmer than usual
The average air temperature since 1 January is 12.8 °C, which is 0.9 °C above the usual 11.9 °C for this date.
Air temperature each month, this year and usually
- Usual for the month
- This year
Soil temperature each month, this year and usually
- Usual for the month
- This year
Records in the last 30 years
Show the monthly figures
| Month | Air, usual | Air, this year | Soil, usual | Soil, this year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.7 °C | 20.0 °C | 19.6 °C | 22.5 °C |
| Feb | 18.3 °C | 18.5 °C | 19.2 °C | 20.6 °C |
| Mar | 16.3 °C | 16.3 °C | 17.2 °C | 17.5 °C |
| Apr | 12.9 °C | 13.4 °C | 13.5 °C | 13.8 °C |
| May | 9.8 °C | 11.5 °C | 10.3 °C | 12.0 °C |
| Jun | 7.5 °C | 9.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 9.4 °C |
| Jul | 6.8 °C | 7.0 °C | 7.1 °C | 7.4 °C |
| Aug | 7.5 °C | 8.6 °C | 7.7 °C | 8.8 °C |
| Sep | 9.4 °C | 10.5 °C | 9.6 °C | 11.0 °C |
| Oct | 11.6 °C | 13.0 °C | 11.9 °C | 13.5 °C |
| Nov | 14.2 °C | 13.2 °C | 14.7 °C | 14.1 °C |
| Dec | 16.3 °C | – | 17.1 °C | – |
Experimental: this feature is new and might be flaky. These figures are from 25 km weather-model data, not readings from a station at your garden, so your own rain and temperatures can differ. Check your national weather service before relying on them.
Frost danger has passed for this year
The latest a frost has come in past years is 28 Oct, 17 days ago.
The frost season
- Usual frost danger
- Possible: as early or late as it has come
Experimental: this feature is new and might be flaky. These dates are estimates from 25 km weather-model data, not readings from a station at your garden, so a cold spot can be colder. They may be wrong, so check your national weather service and ask local growers before relying on them.
Suggested companions
chives
daikon
honeysuckle
honeysuckle
rainier cherry
spaghetti squash
Previously planted in this garden
2014
sunflower
butternut squash
About this garden
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Skud's gardens
- Ballarat backyard, zone 1 5 growing
- Ballarat backyard, zone 2 4 growing
- Ballarat front yard 1 growing
