Frost Dates for BIRAO, Central African Republic

Elevation: 469 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.

10.28°N, 22.78°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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.

Zone 12b

Avg. annual minimum: 13 to 16°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 25° 35°
26°
High: 34°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
29°
High: 37°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 21°C
Feb
31°
High: 39°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
32°
High: 39°C
Avg: 32°C
Low: 25°C
Apr
31°
High: 37°C
Avg: 31°C
Low: 25°C
May
28°
High: 33°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Jun
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Aug
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
27°
High: 34°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
26°
High: 34°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jan
0 mm
0.0 mm
Feb
0 mm
0.0 mm
Mar
8 mm
7.6 mm
Apr
66 mm
66.0 mm
May
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jun
185 mm
185.4 mm
Jul
216 mm
215.9 mm
Aug
150 mm
149.9 mm
Sep
66 mm
66.0 mm
Oct
0 mm
0.0 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 28m
Feb: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Apr: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
May: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Jun: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 36m
Jul: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 33m
Aug: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Sep: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 03m
Oct: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Nov: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 31m
Dec: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 24m
Daylight Longest: 12h 36m · Shortest: 11h 24m

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