Frost Dates for DIEGO GARCIA NAF, British Indian Ocean Territory
Elevation: 6 m
Frost Dates
This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!
In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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.Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.
Temperature
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| February | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| March | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| April | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| May | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| June | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| July | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| August | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| September | 27° | 26° | 25° |
| October | 27° | 26° | 25° |
| November | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| December | 27° | 27° | 26° |
Precipitation
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 338 |
| February | 259 |
| March | 206 |
| April | 160 |
| May | 135 |
| June | 112 |
| July | 112 |
| August | 91 |
| September | 203 |
| October | 229 |
| November | 226 |
| December | 272 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 23m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| March | 5:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 50m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 40m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 35m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 37m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 46m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 20m |
| December | 5:47 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 25m |
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