Frost Dates for CARITE DAM, Puerto Rico

Elevation: 546 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.

18.08°N, -66.10°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 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C

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

Af Tropical Rainforest

Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30°
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
Feb
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Mar
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
Apr
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
May
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jun
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Aug
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
13 mm
12.7 mm
Feb
43 mm
43.2 mm
Mar
71 mm
71.1 mm
Apr
102 mm
101.6 mm
May
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
107 mm
106.7 mm
Aug
150 mm
149.9 mm
Sep
114 mm
114.3 mm
Oct
97 mm
96.5 mm
Nov
41 mm
40.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Feb: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 25m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 53m
Apr: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 25m
May: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
Jun: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 05m
Jul: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
Aug: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 37m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Oct: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Nov: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Dec: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Daylight Longest: 13h 05m · Shortest: 10h 55m

Nearby Stations

CAYEY 1 E, Puerto Rico PATILLAS DAM, Puerto Rico SAN LORENZO ESPINO, Puerto Rico GUAYAMA 2E, Puerto Rico CIDRA 1 E, Puerto Rico AIBONITO 1 S, Puerto Rico

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