Frost Dates for HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka
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.
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
20°
25°
30°
35°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 26° | 23° |
| February | 30° | 27° | 24° |
| March | 31° | 28° | 24° |
| April | 31° | 28° | 25° |
| May | 31° | 28° | 26° |
| June | 31° | 28° | 26° |
| July | 31° | 28° | 26° |
| August | 31° | 28° | 25° |
| September | 31° | 28° | 25° |
| October | 30° | 27° | 25° |
| November | 29° | 26° | 24° |
| December | 29° | 26° | 24° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 66 |
| March | 69 |
| April | 130 |
| May | 81 |
| June | 18 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 13 |
| September | 51 |
| October | 168 |
| November | 267 |
| December | 180 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 12h 21m · Shortest: 11h 39m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 41m |
| February | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 48m |
| March | 6:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 17m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 19m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 12m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 02m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 43m |
| December | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 39m |
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