Frost Dates for PORT MORESBY W.O., Papua New Guinea

Elevation: 51 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.

-9.38°N, 147.22°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 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Am Tropical Monsoon

Hot year-round with a short dry season offset by heavy monsoon rains. Similar to rainforest climates but with a more pronounced wet season. Great for tropical fruit and rice.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Mar
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Apr
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
May
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jun
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Aug
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Sep
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Oct
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Nov
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
236 mm
236.2 mm
Jan
208 mm
208.3 mm
Feb
274 mm
274.3 mm
Mar
175 mm
175.3 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
43 mm
43.2 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
33 mm
33.0 mm
Aug
36 mm
35.6 mm
Sep
74 mm
73.7 mm
Oct
117 mm
116.8 mm
Nov
170 mm
170.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Feb: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Mar: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 04m
Apr: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
May: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Jun: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Jul: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 30m
Aug: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Sep: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 57m
Oct: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Nov: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Dec: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 33m
Daylight Longest: 12h 33m · Shortest: 11h 27m

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