Frost Dates for JIMMA, Ethiopia

Elevation: 1716 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.

7.67°N, 36.83°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.

Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 14°C
Feb
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 15°C
Mar
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°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: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Oct
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jan
18 mm
17.8 mm
Feb
79 mm
78.7 mm
Mar
140 mm
139.7 mm
Apr
213 mm
213.4 mm
May
165 mm
165.1 mm
Jun
178 mm
177.8 mm
Jul
180 mm
180.3 mm
Aug
234 mm
233.7 mm
Sep
132 mm
132.1 mm
Oct
48 mm
48.3 mm
Nov
3 mm
2.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
Feb: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 45m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 57m
Apr: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
May: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Jun: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 27m
Jul: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Aug: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Nov: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 39m
Dec: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Daylight Longest: 12h 27m · Shortest: 11h 33m

Nearby Stations

GORE, Ethiopia ARBA MINCH, Ethiopia

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