Frost Dates for PICO DEL ESTE, Puerto Rico

Elevation: 991 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.

18.27°N, -65.76°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°
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Jan
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Mar
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Apr
20°
High: 23°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 18°C
May
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Jun
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Jul
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Aug
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Sep
20°
High: 23°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 18°C
Nov
19°
High: 21°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jan
71 mm
71.1 mm
Feb
71 mm
71.1 mm
Mar
84 mm
83.8 mm
Apr
147 mm
147.3 mm
May
104 mm
104.1 mm
Jun
142 mm
142.2 mm
Jul
147 mm
147.3 mm
Aug
178 mm
177.8 mm
Sep
168 mm
167.6 mm
Oct
147 mm
147.3 mm
Nov
84 mm
83.8 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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