Frost Dates for PONCE MERCEDITA AP, Puerto Rico

Elevation: 24 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.

18.02°N, -66.57°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 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Feb
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
May
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Jun
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Jul
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Aug
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Sep
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Oct
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Nov
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jan
8 mm
7.6 mm
Feb
28 mm
27.9 mm
Mar
61 mm
61.0 mm
Apr
89 mm
88.9 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jul
91 mm
91.4 mm
Aug
124 mm
124.5 mm
Sep
102 mm
101.6 mm
Oct
81 mm
81.3 mm
Nov
15 mm
15.2 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: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 51m
Jun: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Jul: 5:31 AM – 6:29 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

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