Frost Dates for AWASSA, Ethiopia

Elevation: 1701 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.

7.08°N, 38.48°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 11b

Avg. annual minimum: 7 to 10°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

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 13°C
Jan
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Feb
21°
High: 28°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Mar
21°
High: 26°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 16°C
Apr
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 15°C
May
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jun
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jan
3 mm
2.5 mm
Feb
58 mm
58.4 mm
Mar
145 mm
144.8 mm
Apr
165 mm
165.1 mm
May
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jun
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
168 mm
167.6 mm
Sep
142 mm
142.2 mm
Oct
28 mm
27.9 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Feb: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 57m
Apr: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
May: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Jun: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 25m
Jul: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Aug: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Nov: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Dec: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 35m
Daylight Longest: 12h 25m · Shortest: 11h 35m

Nearby Stations

ARBA MINCH, Ethiopia HARAR MEDA, Ethiopia METEHARA, Ethiopia

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