Frost Dates for ARBA MINCH, Ethiopia

Elevation: 1176 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.

6.08°N, 37.63°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°
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
May
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Jun
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Jul
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Aug
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Sep
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Nov
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 21°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jan
3 mm
2.5 mm
Feb
15 mm
15.2 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
89 mm
88.9 mm
May
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jun
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
30 mm
30.5 mm
Sep
76 mm
76.2 mm
Oct
38 mm
38.1 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Feb: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 58m
Apr: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
May: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Jun: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Jul: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Aug: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Nov: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Dec: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 39m
Daylight Longest: 12h 21m · Shortest: 11h 39m

Nearby Stations

AWASSA, Ethiopia JIMMA, Ethiopia

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