Frost Dates for MARICAO 2 SSW, Puerto Rico

Elevation: 790 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.

18.15°N, -66.99°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 12b

Avg. annual minimum: 13 to 16°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°
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
Jan
20°
High: 25°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
Feb
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 17°C
Mar
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
Apr
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
May
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Jun
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Jul
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
Aug
23°
High: 27°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 20°C
Sep
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Oct
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Nov
21°
High: 25°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jan
18 mm
17.8 mm
Feb
43 mm
43.2 mm
Mar
76 mm
76.2 mm
Apr
122 mm
121.9 mm
May
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jun
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jul
104 mm
104.1 mm
Aug
137 mm
137.2 mm
Sep
109 mm
109.2 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
13 mm
12.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 01m
Feb: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 24m
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: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 55m
Daylight Longest: 13h 05m · Shortest: 10h 55m

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