Frost Dates for DIREDAWA, Ethiopia

Elevation: 1177 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.

9.60°N, 41.85°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 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 13°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

10° 20° 30°
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
22°
High: 28°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Apr
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 20°C
May
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 21°C
Jun
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 20°C
Jul
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 20°C
Aug
25°
High: 31°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 20°C
Sep
24°
High: 30°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 18°C
Oct
22°
High: 28°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 16°C
Nov
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jan
20 mm
20.3 mm
Feb
97 mm
96.5 mm
Mar
132 mm
132.1 mm
Apr
86 mm
86.4 mm
May
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jun
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jul
119 mm
119.4 mm
Aug
89 mm
88.9 mm
Sep
66 mm
66.0 mm
Oct
30 mm
30.5 mm
Nov
8 mm
7.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 30m
Feb: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Apr: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
May: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Jun: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 33m
Jul: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 31m
Aug: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Sep: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 03m
Oct: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Nov: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Dec: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
Daylight Longest: 12h 34m · Shortest: 11h 26m

Nearby Stations

JIGGIGA, Ethiopia

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