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.
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Avg High
Avg Temp
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 20° | 14° |
| February | 27° | 21° | 14° |
| March | 27° | 21° | 15° |
| April | 26° | 20° | 15° |
| May | 24° | 19° | 15° |
| June | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| July | 22° | 18° | 14° |
| August | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| September | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| October | 24° | 18° | 13° |
| November | 25° | 19° | 13° |
| December | 25° | 19° | 13° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 79 |
| April | 140 |
| May | 213 |
| June | 165 |
| July | 178 |
| August | 180 |
| September | 234 |
| October | 132 |
| November | 48 |
| December | 3 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 12h 27m · Shortest: 11h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:12 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 36m |
| February | 6:07 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 6:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 27m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 24m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 15m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 02m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 39m |
| December | 6:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 33m |
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