Frost Dates for LEKEMTE, Ethiopia

Elevation: 1968 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.

9.08°N, 36.45°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.

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: 15°C
Jan
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
21°
High: 27°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 16°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: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jun
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Nov
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 275 mm 550 mm 825 mm
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jan
41 mm
40.6 mm
Feb
104 mm
104.1 mm
Mar
206 mm
205.7 mm
Apr
470 mm
469.9 mm
May
592 mm
591.8 mm
Jun
556 mm
556.3 mm
Jul
648 mm
647.7 mm
Aug
1003 mm
1003.3 mm
Sep
521 mm
520.7 mm
Oct
130 mm
129.5 mm
Nov
41 mm
40.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 31m
Feb: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Apr: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
May: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 25m
Jun: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Jul: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 29m
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 48m
Nov: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Dec: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 28m
Daylight Longest: 12h 32m · Shortest: 11h 28m

Nearby Stations

GORE, Ethiopia DEBREMARCOS, Ethiopia

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