Frost Dates for DAKAR-OUAKAM, Senegal

Elevation: 17 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.

14.67°N, -17.43°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.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30°
22°
High: 26°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Jan
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
Feb
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Mar
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
23°
High: 26°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
May
25°
High: 27°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jun
27°
High: 28°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Jul
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 26°C
Aug
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 26°C
Sep
28°
High: 30°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Oct
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jan
0 mm
0.0 mm
Feb
0 mm
0.0 mm
Mar
0 mm
0.0 mm
Apr
0 mm
0.0 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
33 mm
33.0 mm
Jul
124 mm
124.5 mm
Aug
102 mm
101.6 mm
Sep
20 mm
20.3 mm
Oct
0 mm
0.0 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h12.5h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11.5h11h
Jan: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 13m
Feb: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
Mar: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 54m
Apr: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
May: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 41m
Jun: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Jul: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
Aug: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 29m
Sep: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 05m
Oct: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Nov: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 18m
Dec: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Daylight Longest: 12h 52m · Shortest: 11h 08m

Nearby Stations

THIES, Senegal

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