Frost Dates for COCOS ISLAND AERO, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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.Zone 13a
Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Af
Tropical Rainforest
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
20°
25°
30°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| February | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| March | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| April | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| May | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| June | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| July | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| August | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| September | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| October | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| November | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| December | 27° | 26° | 25° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 117 |
| February | 180 |
| March | 211 |
| April | 198 |
| May | 132 |
| June | 130 |
| July | 124 |
| August | 81 |
| September | 56 |
| October | 51 |
| November | 97 |
| December | 124 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 12h 43m · Shortest: 11h 17m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:41 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 39m |
| February | 5:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 5:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 26m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 17m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 21m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 36m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 17m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 34m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 43m |
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