Frost Dates for SAN SALVADOR/ILOPAN, El Salvador

Elevation: 618 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.

13.70°N, -89.12°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 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C

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

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30° 35°
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Jan
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 20°C
Feb
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Mar
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
May
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jun
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Aug
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Sep
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 20°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm 300 mm
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jan
0 mm
0.0 mm
Feb
0 mm
0.0 mm
Mar
53 mm
53.3 mm
Apr
226 mm
226.1 mm
May
257 mm
256.5 mm
Jun
168 mm
167.6 mm
Jul
216 mm
215.9 mm
Aug
290 mm
289.6 mm
Sep
229 mm
228.6 mm
Oct
41 mm
40.6 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h13h12.5h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11h
Jan: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Feb: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Mar: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 54m
Apr: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 19m
May: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 38m
Jun: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 48m
Jul: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
Aug: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 27m
Sep: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 04m
Oct: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Nov: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 21m
Dec: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Daylight Longest: 12h 49m · Shortest: 11h 11m

Nearby Stations

ACAJUTLA, El Salvador

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