Frost Dates for AREQUIPA, Peru

Elevation: 2595 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.

-16.33°N, -71.57°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 10b

Avg. annual minimum: 2 to 4°C

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

BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 10° 15° 20° 25°
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
Jan
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
Feb
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
Mar
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Aug
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
165 mm
165.1 mm
Jan
201 mm
200.7 mm
Feb
170 mm
170.2 mm
Mar
53 mm
53.3 mm
Apr
0 mm
0.0 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
0 mm
0.0 mm
Oct
0 mm
0.0 mm
Nov
43 mm
43.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Feb: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Mar: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 07m
Apr: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
May: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
Jun: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Jul: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 07m
Aug: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 55m
Oct: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 23m
Nov: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 47m
Dec: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
Daylight Longest: 12h 58m · Shortest: 11h 02m

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JULIACA, Peru November 14 - April 7

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