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Denmark Research Station 1951-1984

Altitude 18 m (59 feet)
Heat degree days, Oct-Apr 1484, (cut off at 19ºC (66.2ºF) but otherwise not adjusted)
Sunshine hours, Oct-Apr 1405 (Gladstones)
Annual rainfall 1001 mm (39.5 inches)
Growing season rainfall 347 mm (13.7 inches)
Mean January temperature 19.4º C (67ºF)
Relative humidity, Oct-Apr, 9 am Average 75%
Harvest Mar - May
 

Frankland River Vineyards 1975-2003

Altitude 230 m (755 feet)
Heat degree days, Oct-Apr 1601 (cut off at 19ºC (66.2ºF) but otherwise not adjusted)
Sunshine hours NA
Annual rainfall 608 mm (23.9 inches)
Growing season rainfall 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Mean January temperature 20.65ºC (69ºF)
Relative humidity, Oct-Apr, 3 pm Average 47%
Harvest Mar - May
 

Mount Barker 1886-2003

Altitude 300 m (984 feet)
Heat degree days, Oct-Apr 1472 (cut off at 19ºC (66.2ºF) but otherwise not adjusted)
Sunshine hours, Oct-Apr 1518 (Gladstones)
Annual rainfall 736 mm (29 inches)
Growing season rainfall 279 mm (11 inches)
Mean January temperature 19.45ºC (67ºF)
Relative humidity, Oct-Apr, 3 pm Average 55%
Harvest Mar - May
 

Porongurup

Heat degree days, Oct-Apr 1441 (cut off at 19°C (66.2ºF) but not otherwise adjusted)
Sunshine Hours, Oct-Apr 1518
Annual rainfall 748 mm (29.4 inches)
Growing season rainfall 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Mean January temperature 19ºC (66º2F)
Relative humidity, Oct-Apr 54%
Harvest Mar - May