Frost Dates for JIGGIGA, Ethiopia

Elevation: 2031 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.

9.33°N, 42.72°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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 4 to 7°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

5° 15° 25°
16°
High: 24°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Jan
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Feb
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Mar
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Apr
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
May
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Aug
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Oct
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jan
3 mm
2.5 mm
Feb
23 mm
22.9 mm
Mar
71 mm
71.1 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jun
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
18 mm
17.8 mm
Sep
46 mm
45.7 mm
Oct
3 mm
2.5 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 31m
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 12m
May: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Jun: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Jul: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Aug: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 03m
Oct: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Nov: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Dec: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Daylight Longest: 12h 33m · Shortest: 11h 27m

Nearby Stations

DIREDAWA, Ethiopia

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