Frost Dates for LARES, Puerto Rico

Elevation: 417 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.

18.28°N, -66.88°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°
22°
High: 27°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Jan
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Feb
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Mar
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
May
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Jun
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jul
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Aug
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Sep
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Oct
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
Nov
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jan
13 mm
12.7 mm
Feb
48 mm
48.3 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
140 mm
139.7 mm
May
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jun
84 mm
83.8 mm
Jul
112 mm
111.8 mm
Aug
152 mm
152.4 mm
Sep
127 mm
127.0 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
15 mm
15.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Feb: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 24m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 53m
Apr: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
May: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Jun: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Jul: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 60m
Aug: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 37m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Oct: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Nov: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 07m
Dec: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Daylight Longest: 13h 06m · Shortest: 10h 54m

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